Nitarid 200 mg Tablet DT

Nitarid 200 mg Tablet DT is an antiparasitic medicine that contains nitazoxanide 200 mg in each dispersible tablet. It belongs to the anthelmintic/anti-worm category and is used to treat certain intestinal infections caused by parasites and protozoa. Nitarid 200 mg Tablet DT is taken by mouth and is designed to be dispersed in water before use, which can make it easier to take than a standard swallowed tablet. A doctor may prescribe it based on the specific infection, age, and overall health of the patient.

How it works: Nitazoxanide helps stop parasites and certain protozoa from growing and surviving in the intestines by interfering with their energy production. In Nitarid 200 mg Tablet DT form, the tablet is dispersed before taking, but the active medicine works the same way once absorbed and delivered to the infection site.

Nitarid 200 mg Tablet DT provides 200 mg of nitazoxanide per tablet, so dosing can be adjusted by using one or more tablets as directed by a clinician. Because this is the 200 mg dispersible tablet, it may be chosen for children, adults who need smaller dose increments, or people who prefer a tablet that can be mixed with water instead of swallowed whole.

• Treatment of giardiasis
• Treatment of cryptosporidiosis
• Other parasite-related intestinal infections as prescribed
• Doctor-directed anti-worm/antiparasitic therapy

• Disperse Nitarid 200 mg Tablet DT in a small amount of water before taking, then swallow the mixture right away.
• Take it with food, as nitazoxanide is usually better tolerated and absorbed when taken with meals.
• Use the exact number of 200 mg tablets prescribed by your doctor; do not guess the dose.
• If you are giving Nitarid 200 mg Tablet DT to a child, follow the prescriber’s instructions carefully because dosing is often weight-based.
• Do not crush or chew unless your pharmacist or doctor specifically tells you to do so; this is a dispersible tablet, not a chewable tablet.
• Complete the full prescribed course even if symptoms improve sooner.

Each Nitarid 200 mg Tablet DT contains 200 mg of nitazoxanide. The usual schedule may be once or twice daily depending on the infection and the patient’s age or weight, and the maximum daily amount depends on the doctor’s prescription and the condition being treated. Do not change the number of 200 mg tablets or how often you take them without medical advice.

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

Common side effects of Nitazoxanide may include:

• Nausea
• Stomach pain
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Vomiting
• Flatulence
• Dizziness

• Use caution if you have liver disease, since nitazoxanide is processed in the body and may need closer monitoring.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking Nitarid 200 mg Tablet DT.
• Take with food to reduce stomach upset and improve tolerance.
• Do not use this tablet for self-treatment of an unknown diarrhea illness without medical evaluation, especially if fever or blood is present.
• Let your doctor know about all medicines you use, including prescription, over-the-counter, and herbal products.
• If the tablet is dispersed in water, prepare and take it promptly rather than storing the mixture for later use.
• Seek medical advice if symptoms do not improve as directed, because the infection may need a different diagnosis or treatment.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Other medicines that may affect the liver
• Alcohol, which can worsen stomach side effects in some people
• Any antibiotic or antiparasitic medicine prescribed at the same time
• Live or recent vaccines if you are acutely ill, as your clinician may want to delay treatment

Store Nitarid 200 mg Tablet DT in the original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture and heat, and keep it out of reach of children.