*This medication has been compounded specifically for you*

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What is Nitazoxanide?
Nitazoxanide is a broad-spectrum thiazolide antiparasitic agent that is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the
treatment of Cryptosporidium parvum and Giardia duodenalis infections in children aged ≥1 year and adults. It is given by the oral route with good bioavailability and is well tolerated, with primarily mild gastrointestinal side effects. The bioavailability of nitazoxanide is nearly doubled by administration with food. In humans, nitazoxanide has been reported to be effective against a broad range of parasites, including Giardia lamblia, Entamoeba histolytica, Cryptosporidium parvum, Cyclospora cayetanensis, Trichomonas vaginalis, Vittaforma corneae, Encephalitozoon intestinalis among others. Nitazoxanide has also shown broad in vitro activity against numerous other parasitic and microbial pathogens. The antimicrobial properties of nitazoxanide and tizoxanide have been tested against 241 anaerobes, the majority of which were inhibited in vitro.
 

What happens if I miss a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
 

What other drugs will affect Nitazoxanide?
Other drugs may interact with nitazoxanide, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell each of your health care providers about all the medicines you use now and any medicine you start or stop using.
 

Nitazoxanide side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
 

Common side effects may include:

• nausea

• stomach pain

• headache

• discolored urine​

 

How should I take Nitazoxanide?
Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
 

What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention immediately.