Nitadox 500 mg Tablet

Nitadox 500 mg Tablet contains 500 mg of nitazoxanide in each tablet. It is an anthelmintic/anti-worm medicine used to treat certain intestinal infections caused by parasites, including some protozoal infections that can lead to diarrhea. Nitadox 500 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine made by Signova Pharma and is taken by mouth as a tablet. Because each tablet already contains 500 mg, it is a full-strength dose form intended for patients whose prescriber has decided this strength is appropriate.

How it works: Nitazoxanide works by interfering with the ability of susceptible parasites and certain germs to survive and multiply in the intestine. As a tablet, Nitadox 500 mg Tablet is swallowed and then absorbed enough to act against the infection while being taken on the schedule your doctor prescribes.

Nitadox 500 mg Tablet is the higher-strength tablet in this product line because there are no other listed strengths or forms of Nitadox available from this brand. That means this tablet is typically used when a doctor wants a 500 mg dose per tablet, rather than a lower-strength option that would require taking more tablets to reach the same amount. It is not meant to be split into a different dosing plan unless your prescriber or pharmacist says it is okay.

• Treatment of certain parasitic intestinal infections
• Treatment of protozoal diarrhea
• Giardiasis
• Cryptosporidiosis
• Other nitazoxanide-susceptible intestinal infections

• Swallow Nitadox 500 mg Tablet with water; do not crush or chew unless your pharmacist specifically says it is acceptable.
• Take it with food, since nitazoxanide is usually better tolerated and absorbed when taken with a meal.
• Take the tablets exactly on the schedule prescribed; the 500 mg strength is not a once-size-fits-all dose.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.
• Finish the full prescribed course even if diarrhea or other symptoms improve sooner.
• Use only the number of tablets your doctor prescribed; this 500 mg tablet is a complete dose unit, not a casual extra tablet.

Each Nitadox 500 mg Tablet provides 500 mg of nitazoxanide. The usual dosing schedule may be once or twice daily depending on the infection, age, and the prescriber’s plan, and the total daily amount should not exceed what your doctor has directed. Your doctor decides the exact dose and duration based on the infection being treated and your overall health.

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

Common side effects of Nitazoxanide may include:

• Nausea
• Stomach pain or abdominal discomfort
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Vomiting
• Gas or bloating
• Urine may look yellowish-green

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding before using Nitadox 500 mg Tablet.
• Use caution if you have liver disease, since nitazoxanide is processed in the body and may need medical review.
• Do not use it for a viral stomach illness unless a clinician specifically prescribed it for your condition.
• Take with food to reduce stomach upset and improve tolerance to the 500 mg tablet.
• Tell your prescriber about all medicines and supplements you take to avoid interaction problems.
• If diarrhea is severe, bloody, or lasts more than a couple of days, seek medical care promptly.
• This 500 mg strength may be too much for some patients if taken outside the prescribed schedule, so follow the labeled directions closely.

• Warfarin or other blood thinners
• Other medicines that may affect the liver
• Alcohol if it worsens stomach upset during treatment
• Any prescription or over-the-counter products your doctor has not reviewed
• Other anti-infective medicines unless they were prescribed together

Store Nitadox 500 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light, and keep it out of reach of children.