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Nixanide 500 mg tablet is an antiparastic medication containing Nitazoxanide (500mg), primarily used to treat diarrhea, helminthic infections, and gastrointestinal infections like giardiasis and cryptosporidiosis. It inhibits the energy metabolism and growth of parasites. The typical dosage is one tablet twice daily (every 12 hours) for 3 days, taken with food.
Key Details for NIXANIDE 500 MG:
Indications: Treats diarrheal and intestinal parasite infections (e.g., Giardia lamblia, Cryptosporidium parvum).
Active Ingredient: Nitazoxanide 500 mg.
Mechanism of Action: Interferes with the energy metabolism (pyruvate:ferredoxin oxidoreductase pathway) essential for the parasite's survival.
Dosage & Administration:
Adults/Children >12 years: 500 mg twice daily (every 12 hours) for 3 days.
Method: Swallow whole with food; do not chew or crush.
Common Side Effects: Nausea, abdominal pain, headache, and chromaturia (abnormal yellow-green urine color).
Warnings: Generally considered safe, but inform a doctor if you have liver or kidney disease. It may cause dizziness, so caution is advised while driving.
Manufacturer: Hab Pharmaceuticals & Research Limited.