Netazox DT Tablet

Netazox DT Tablet is a nitazoxanide tablet made by Ind-Swift Laboratories Ltd. Each tablet contains nitazoxanide as labeled, and it belongs to the anthelmintic and anti-worm medicines used to treat certain parasitic infections. Netazox DT Tablet is commonly used for intestinal infections caused by protozoa and some worm-related infections when a clinician decides this tablet form is appropriate.

How it works: Nitazoxanide works by blocking energy production in the parasite, which helps stop it from surviving and multiplying. As a tablet, Netazox DT Tablet is swallowed so the medicine can be absorbed and act against the infection from inside the body.

Netazox DT Tablet is the tablet strength in the Netazox line, while Netazox Oral Suspension is the liquid form that may be easier for children or anyone who has trouble swallowing tablets. A doctor may choose Netazox DT Tablet for adults and older patients who can swallow tablets and prefer a solid dosage form with convenient strip packaging. Because this is the labeled tablet strength, it should be used exactly as prescribed rather than switched casually with the oral suspension.

• Treatment of giardiasis
• Treatment of cryptosporidiosis
• Management of certain intestinal parasitic infections
• Doctor-directed treatment of worm-related infections where nitazoxanide is appropriate

• Take Netazox DT Tablet exactly as your doctor prescribes, and do not change the dose on your own.
• Swallow the tablet with water; if your prescriber says it may be dispersed, follow the exact instructions given for this tablet form.
• Take it with food unless your clinician tells you otherwise, because food can help improve tolerability and absorption.
• Use the full course even if you start feeling better before the medicine is finished.
• Do not crush, split, or chew the tablet unless your pharmacist or doctor specifically says it is okay for your prescription.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Netazox DT Tablet provides nitazoxanide as labeled in each tablet, so the exact milligram amount depends on the package label and should be checked before use. It is typically taken on a schedule directed by the doctor, often twice daily with food, and the total daily amount should not exceed the prescribed maximum for your infection. Because the right dose depends on age, the infection being treated, and kidney or liver status, the prescriber decides the dose for this tablet strength.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Nitazoxanide may include:

• Nausea
• Abdominal pain or cramps
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Vomiting
• Dizziness
• Mild discoloration of urine

• Use Netazox DT Tablet only as prescribed, especially because the tablet strength may be better suited to older children or adults who can swallow tablets.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney disease, or a history of abnormal liver tests.
• Use caution if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding, and ask your clinician whether this tablet is appropriate for you.
• Do not use it to self-treat parasites without a diagnosis, since symptoms can overlap with other infections.
• Take care when driving or using machinery if you feel dizzy or unwell after the dose.
• Tell your pharmacist if you have trouble swallowing tablets, because the Netazox Oral Suspension may be a better form for some patients.
• Do not use alcohol to mask stomach upset, and seek medical advice if diarrhea or vomiting worsens.

• Warfarin and other anticoagulants
• Other medicines that affect the liver, especially if taken for a long time
• Strong enzyme-inducing medicines such as rifampin, which may reduce exposure to nitazoxanide
• Any prescription or OTC product used for diarrhea, if your doctor has not approved it
• Alcohol, if it worsens stomach side effects

Store Netazox DT Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture and direct heat.