Nitazoxanide

Limited information is available on safety regarding the use of Nitazoxanide during pregnancy. Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant unless prescribed by your doctor.

You should avoid taking Nitazoxanide if you are a nursing mother. Consult your doctor about its safety and precautions.

Nitazoxanide can make you feel dizzy and drowsy. Thus, it is advised to avoid or be cautious while driving.

Alcohol is not known to interact with this medicine. However, you should avoid using alcohol as it can delay the healing or decrease the body's response to infection/injury.

Nitazoxanide should not be given to children below 12 years of age. Diarrhoea can be serious in children, consult a doctor and follow proper treatment prescribed.

Along with Nitazoxanide, try to follow the prescription advised by your doctor and learn about the recommended diet and hydration. You should take an easily digestible diet in small, frequent portions. Make it least oily and least spicy. Fluid loss due to diarrhoea and vomiting should be maintained by a good intake of water and electrolytes. WHO ORS can be taken for rehydration.

You should take Nitazoxanide exactly as told by the doctor. But to avoid stomach discomfort you can consume it with food.

Nitazoxanide belongs to the Anthelmintics class of medicines. It is an anti-worm medicine, which is used for the treatment of diarrhoea in patients suffering from an infection due to G lamblia or C parvum worms.

No. You should not take Nitazoxanide or any medicine to treat or prevent covid-19 without consulting a doctor. If you have been tested positive with covid-19 immediately inform your doctor. The doctor will prescribe you the appropriate medicine based on the severity of the underlying condition and medical history

Nausea, diarrhoea, abdominal discomfort, dizziness, skin rash are a few side effects of Nitazoxanide. Not everyone experiences these. Seek medical help immediately if you develop difficulty in breathing or a severe skin rash.