Nitazoxanide: how to take it safely
Alinia
Reviewed by Pharm. Abeeb Junior
What it is for
Treats diarrhoea caused by giardia and cryptosporidium.
How to take it
- Prescription medicine: take it exactly as your doctor or pharmacist told you.
- Swallow with water.
When to take it
Take it twice a day for 3 days.
Take it with
With food.
What to avoid
- Stopping early.
- Dehydration. Drink plenty of fluids or oral rehydration salts.
Possible side effects
Stomach pain, nausea, headache, yellow urine.
Get help if
Severe stomach pain, bloody diarrhoea, signs of dehydration or no improvement after 3 days: see a doctor.
This is general information, not personal medical advice. Always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions and read the leaflet that comes with your medicine. Medicines and doses can differ between products and people.