Nitazoxanide

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Nitazoxanide, sold under the brand name Alinia among others, is a broad-spectrum antiparasitic and broad-spectrum antiviral medication that is used in medicine for the treatment of various helminthic, protozoal, and viral infections.[4][5][6] It is indicated for the treatment of infection by Cryptosporidium parvum and Giardia lamblia in immunocompetent individuals and has been repurposed for the treatment of influenza.[1]&#9...

prescribed for giardia ## The price of Alinia (nitazoxanide) is more than I can pay. I have taken many rounds of drugs for h-pylori that I've had for over 4 years. Please help! ## Alinia is an antiparasitic medication that is used to treat various parasitic infestations that cause diarrhea, as deemed appropriate by your doctor. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, and stomach pain. Ann, why has this been prescribed for H. Pylori? Have they made sure that it is still present?

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While in Central America I was afflicted with a parasite infestation which threatened to block the colon. When bright red blood was passed, I sought medical help and was prescribed Nodik (nitaxonanide). This, thankfully, cleared the problem immediately. The nitrous drug floods the system and is absorbed into the gut, but it is claimed that it is rapidly excreted. Some months later my blood tested high in nitrites (carcinogenic). Is this drug safe to use? ## Hi Allie, I'm sorry to hear about all that, I would be so terrified! Based on my research, long term carcinogenic and toxicity reports haven't been conducted for Nitazoxanide so it's hard to know if that's what caused your blood test to show that it's high in nitrates. I read that less than 1% of patients disconti...

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Can Nitazoxanide tablets 500 mg cause stomach pain and loose motions? ## i am getting loose motions for every 3 or 4 hrs.. and getting stomach pain before going to motion ... the motion is in the beginning is fine but in the ending its coming with water ## age 51 yrs, i am suffering from loose motion with stomach pain since 2 yrs in the morning i have to go for motion for at least 4 times with stomach pain and gas formatin. i have taking norflox tz ranitidine etc. but no improvement. please advice. ## most commonly used medicine for loose motion ## Sir i have loose motion with slitely pain i have taken some medicine (tinidazole and antacid tablets) as per doctor advise 1stly i have fever and cold i have taken medicine from doctor than after two day start loose motion i have taken contio...

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Nitazoxanide

Nitazoxanide, sold under the brand name Alinia among others, is a broad-spectrum antiparasitic and broad-spectrum antiviral medication that is used in medicine for the treatment of various helminthic, protozoal, and viral infections.[4][5][6] It is indicated for the treatment of infection by Cryptosporidium parvum and Giardia lamblia in immunocompetent individuals and has been repurposed for the treatment of influenza.[1]&#9...

Nitazoxanide

Nitazoxanide, sold under the brand name Alinia among others, is a broad-spectrum antiparasitic and broad-spectrum antiviral medication that is used in medicine for the treatment of various helminthic, protozoal, and viral infections.[4][5][6] It is indicated for the treatment of infection by Cryptosporidium parvum and Giardia lamblia in immunocompetent individuals and has been repurposed for the treatment of influenza.[1]&#9...

My friend who is traveling has been prescribed this by a doctor in Guatemala for treatment of amoebic dysentary. Is that what this drug is primarily used for? ## The medicine Nodik (branded outside the USA) is the active ingredient Nitazoxanide. It is marketed in the United States as Alinia. Nitazoxanide is an antiprotozoal agent. It is used to treat diarrhea in adults and children caused by the protozoa Giardia lamblia. Nitazoxanide is also used to treat diarrhea caused by the protozoa Cryptosporidium parvum. These conditions are also sometimes referred to as travelers' diarrhea. Stop taking nitazoxanide and seek emergency medical attention if you experience a rare allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives). Othe...

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## I have a problem when I eat something with grease in it, I immediately have to go to the bathroom and feel like my blood pressure has dropped to the point where I feel fainty. In about an hour it seems to subside. Would this be classified as IBS? ## I m having nitazoxanide for a week now n doc again prescribed me the same med for 1 week for dirrhea that has not been cured by ciprox scendal forte n entamezol ds .now my dirrhea subsides but still feeling discomfort i cant eat anything other then broth n banana n bread i can even have boiled rice or yogurt it makes me bloated n constant urge to go to washroom doc prescribed me librax for 15 days n nitazide for again 7 days .i want to know when will i b able to have proper meals n wat should i eat .i m feeling v.week.will librax work? ##...

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I have had c-diff for 10 months now. I started on Flagyl, did a combo of Flagyl and Vanco, and spike treatments of Vanco at 125mg and 250mg. I recently heard that a Gastro doctor prescribes a drug called "Alinia" for his pediatric patients. I only heard the name, is this the right drug? If it is would I be a candidate for it? Do you combine it with Vanco? I heard it kills the spore, but I thought that wasn't possible. ## Alinia contains the active ingredient Nitazoxanide and it's only listed as being effect against Cryptosporidium and Giardia, so it's not used to treat Clostridium Difficile. You can learn more about C Difficile and the treatment options here: Does anyone else have advice or ideas to add?

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ameobas ## I need info on Nitazoxanida for IBS symptoms? ## Nitazoxanide is approved in the US to treat infectious diarrhea. ## giardia, alinia

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Nitazoxanide 500 mg Oral Tablet, Film Coated by Rising Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ## Package Codes: 64980-526-03, 64980-526-21, 64980-526-60, 64980-526-81

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Alinia 100 mg/5ml Oral Powder, for Suspension by Romark Laboratories, Lc ## Package Codes: 67546-212-21 ## Active Ingredients: Nitazoxanide

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Alinia 100 mg/5ml Oral Powder, for Suspension by Lupin Pharma ## Package Codes: 27437-106-01, 27437-106-02 ## Active Ingredients: Nitazoxanide

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Alinia 500 mg Oral Tablet by Avera Mckennan Hospital ## Markings: ALINIA;500 ## Shape: Round ## Color: Yellow ## Package Codes: 69189-0243-1 ## Active Ingredients: Nitazoxanide

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Alinia 500 mg Oral Tablet by Romark Laboratories, Lc ## Markings: ALINIA;500 ## Shape: Round ## Color: Yellow ## Package Codes: 67546-111-12, 67546-111-14, 67546-111-17 ## Active Ingredients: Nitazoxanide