Nitcol 100 mg/5 mL Suspension

Nitcol 100 mg/5 mL Suspension is a prescription antiparasitic medicine that contains nitazoxanide, with 100 mg in every 5 mL. It belongs to the anthelmintic/anti-worm class and is used to treat certain intestinal infections caused by parasites, especially protozoa such as Giardia lamblia and Cryptosporidium parvum. This oral suspension is a liquid form that can be easier to swallow and measure than tablets. Each bottle in the strip/box contains the nitazoxanide suspension in this 100 mg/5 mL strength.

How it works: Nitazoxanide works by interfering with parasite pathways they need to survive and multiply in the intestine. In suspension form, the medicine is swallowed as a liquid, which helps deliver the dose in a measured amount for treatment of intestinal infections.

Nitcol 100 mg/5 mL Suspension is the liquid strength, so it is often chosen for children or adults who have trouble swallowing tablets or need a dose that can be measured more precisely. Because it is a suspension, it must be shaken well before each dose to make sure the medicine is evenly mixed. A doctor may choose this 100 mg/5 mL strength when a lower-dose, flexible oral form is needed for the prescribed treatment plan.

• Treatment of Giardia lamblia infection
• Treatment of Cryptosporidium parvum infection
• Antiparasitic treatment for certain intestinal protozoal infections
• Doctor-directed treatment of diarrhea caused by susceptible parasites

• Shake the Nitcol 100 mg/5 mL Suspension bottle well before every dose.
• Measure the dose carefully with an oral syringe or medicine cup, not a kitchen spoon.
• Take it with food to help improve absorption and reduce stomach upset.
• Follow the exact schedule your doctor prescribes; do not change the number of doses on your own.
• Finish the full course even if symptoms improve early.
• If a dose is missed, take it when remembered unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Nitcol 100 mg/5 mL Suspension provides 100 mg of nitazoxanide in each 5 mL. The total dose and how often it is taken depend on the infection being treated, the patient’s age, and the prescriber’s instructions; nitazoxanide is commonly given twice daily, and the doctor decides the correct maximum daily amount for this specific case. Because this is the 100 mg/5 mL liquid strength, the measured volume rather than the bottle size determines the dose you receive.

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
• Discolored urine
• Loss of appetite

• Use caution if you have liver disease, since nitazoxanide is processed in the body and may need closer monitoring.
• Tell the prescriber if the patient is pregnant or breastfeeding before using Nitcol 100 mg/5 mL Suspension.
• Shake the suspension well every time; an unevenly mixed liquid can lead to inaccurate dosing.
• Do not share this medicine with anyone else, even if they have similar stomach symptoms.
• This product is for parasitic infections, not for routine viral or bacterial diarrhea.
• Alcohol is best avoided if it worsens stomach upset or dizziness while taking this medicine.
• Use extra care when measuring the liquid for children; inaccurate measuring can underdose or overdose.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners may need closer monitoring.
• Other medicines that can upset the stomach may worsen nausea or vomiting.
• Antacids or acid-reducing medicines may affect how some oral medicines are tolerated, so tell your doctor about all stomach medicines.
• Any other prescription, over-the-counter, or herbal products used for diarrhea should be reviewed with the prescriber.

Store Nitcol 100 mg/5 mL Suspension at room temperature in the original container, tightly closed, and keep it out of reach of children.