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Nitazoxanide 500 mg Tablet is an antiparasitic and antiviral medicine used to treat diarrhea and infections caused by protozoa, helminths, and some viruses, including Giardia lamblia and Cryptosporidium parvum.
What is Nitazoxanide 500 mg Tablet?
Nitazoxanide 500 mg comes under the group of antiprotozoal drugs and is administered to treat diarrhea, worms, and viral infections. Its active component is Nitazoxanide, which stops the development of protozoa that cause long-lasting diarrhea. It is manufactured by HAB Pharmaceuticals & Research Ltd, which guarantees quality and standards across the globe.
How does Nitazoxanide Work?
Diarrhoea
Cryptosporidium protozoa
Nitazoxanide 500 mg tablets for Diarrhea disturb the electron transfer reaction between pyruvate: ferredoxin oxidoreductase (PFOR) and a polytopic membrane protein that occurs in the anaerobic metabolism of protozoa. The parasite used in this strategy is to disrupt the production of energy by protozoa, thus preventing further growth and duplication in the lining of the intestines.
Giardia protozoa
The drug is an Antiparasitic medicine that kills off the trophozoites of Giardia lamblia because it prevents anaerobic respiration of the parasite, and in the process, eradicates the protozoa within the gastrointestinal tract, hence alleviating the effects of fetid diarrhea as well as abdominal spasms.
Worm infections
The mechanism of action of this affects worm infection by disrupting the energy metabolism of parasitic worms and, as a result, causes them to be paralyzed and die, therefore effectively destroying them in the gastrointestinal system.
Virus infections
It is also a viral infection treatment that prevents viral replication by blocking the pathways regulated by the host that are critical to the growth of the virus. It also interferes with viral protein maturation to reduce the viral dissemination in the body.
Dosage
- Adults and Adolescents (≥12 years): 500 mg twice daily for 3 days.
- Children (4–11 years): 200 mg twice daily for 3 days.
- Children (1–3 years): 100 mg at a frequency of 12 hours, 3 days.
- Infants (<1 year): Do not make use of; can suggest using a pediatric medical professional.
When using Elinide 500 mg Tablet (Nitazoxanide 500), take it according to the prescribed dose and time to prevent the manifestation of side effects or treatment failure.
Overdose
Irrespective of an overdose, one may experience yellowing of the eyes, vomiting, or stomach pains. Immediately call a doctor and give as much information as possible regarding the quantity and time of consumption.
Miss Dose
In case of skipping a dose, take the dose as soon as you remember. In case it is nearly time to take another dose, just miss the one and don’t double the dose.
How to take Nitazoxanide 500 mg?
Take the Nitazoxanide 500 mg Tablets with a lot of water and swallow. It should be taken with food to increase absorption and minimize irritation of the gastrointestinal tract. It is best to maintain a regular schedule, preferably every 12 hours, to achieve better therapeutic outcomes. Tablets are not supposed to be crushed, chewed, or broken unless instructed by a physician. Even after the symptoms are gone, the course should be finished.
Uses of Nitazoxanide 500 mg
Diarrhoea
Cryptosporidium protozoa
This Anti-diarrheal Tablet is used to treat watery diarrhea, i.e., diarrhea with cramp