Nixide 100 mg/5 mL Suspension

Nixide 100 mg/5 mL Suspension is an oral antiparasitic medicine containing nitazoxanide, with 100 mg in every 5 mL of suspension. It belongs to the anthelmintic and anti-worm class and is used to treat certain intestinal parasitic infections, including giardiasis and cryptosporidiosis, when prescribed by a clinician. Because it is a liquid suspension, Nixide 100 mg/5 mL Suspension can be easier to swallow and measure for children or adults who need a liquid form. This product is supplied by Medley Pharmaceuticals in a strip/box of 10 bottles.

How it works: Nitazoxanide works by interfering with how certain parasites make energy, which helps stop them from multiplying and surviving in the intestines. Because Nixide 100 mg/5 mL Suspension is a liquid, the medicine can be measured accurately in a dose syringe or medicine cup for each dose.

Nixide 100 mg/5 mL Suspension is a lower-dose liquid strength that helps a doctor tailor treatment by measuring the dose in milliliters rather than giving a tablet. It may be chosen for patients who need flexible dosing, have trouble swallowing tablets, or need a form that can be adjusted more precisely for age or body size. Since there are no other strengths or forms listed for this brand here, this suspension is the exact product used for the prescribed nitazoxanide dose.

• Giardiasis
• Cryptosporidiosis
• Intestinal protozoal infection
• Doctor-prescribed antiparasitic treatment

• Shake Nixide 100 mg/5 mL Suspension well before each dose so the medicine is evenly mixed.
• Measure the dose carefully with an oral syringe or medicine cup; do not use a kitchen spoon.
• Take it with food to improve absorption and help reduce stomach upset.
• Follow the exact schedule and number of days prescribed by your doctor; do not skip doses.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next one; do not double up.
• Finish the full course even if you start feeling better before it is done.

Each bottle of Nixide 100 mg/5 mL Suspension contains nitazoxanide at a concentration of 100 mg per 5 mL, so the prescribed dose is measured by volume. It is commonly taken twice a day, but the exact milliliters per dose, total daily amount, and treatment length depend on the infection and the patient’s age and weight. Your doctor decides the correct dose and maximum daily amount for this specific strength.

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

Common side effects of Nitazoxanide may include:

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Stomach pain
• Headache
• Vomiting
• Discolored urine
• Loss of appetite

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding before using Nixide 100 mg/5 mL Suspension.
• Use caution if you have liver disease, because nitazoxanide may need closer monitoring.
• This suspension must be shaken well; an unevenly mixed dose can lead to underdosing or overdosing.
• Keep the bottle tightly closed and measure each dose exactly to avoid dosing errors with this liquid form.
• Take it with food unless your prescriber tells you otherwise.
• Do not use it to treat infections other than the one your doctor diagnosed.
• Avoid alcohol if it upsets your stomach or worsens side effects.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Other prescription or over-the-counter medicines that upset the stomach
• Antiparasitic or antimicrobial medicines used at the same time unless prescribed together
• Medicines that affect the liver or may increase liver side effects

Store Nixide 100 mg/5 mL Suspension at room temperature in the original container, tightly closed, and keep it out of reach of children; follow the package label for any bottle-specific storage instructions.