Nozoa 500 mg Tablet

Nozoa 500 mg Tablet contains nitazoxanide 500 mg in each tablet. It is an anthelmintic/anti-worm medicine used to treat certain intestinal parasite infections, including Giardia and Cryptosporidium, depending on the doctor’s diagnosis. Nozoa 500 mg Tablet is taken by mouth and is a prescription-strength option for patients who need the 500 mg dose in tablet form.

How it works: Nitazoxanide helps stop parasites from making the energy they need to survive and multiply. In Nozoa 500 mg Tablet form, the medicine is swallowed and then works in the intestines where these infections are present.

Nozoa 500 mg Tablet is the higher tablet strength in this product line because each tablet delivers 500 mg of nitazoxanide in a single dose. That can make it practical for adults and adolescents who are prescribed a full 500 mg dose and can swallow a tablet, instead of needing lower-strength forms to reach the same amount.

• Treatment of Giardia lamblia infection
• Treatment of Cryptosporidium parvum infection
• Prescription use for certain intestinal protozoal infections
• May be used when a doctor confirms a susceptible parasite infection

• Swallow Nozoa 500 mg Tablet whole with water unless your doctor gives different instructions.
• Take it with food to help your body absorb nitazoxanide better and to reduce stomach upset.
• Take the tablet at the same times each day if it is prescribed more than once daily.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless a pharmacist or doctor tells you it is safe to do so.
• Finish the full course even if you start feeling better before the medicine is gone.

Each Nozoa 500 mg Tablet provides 500 mg of nitazoxanide. This strength is commonly used when a 500 mg dose is needed, but the exact schedule and how many tablets per day you take depend on the infection being treated, your age, and your prescriber’s instructions. Do not exceed the prescribed daily amount; your doctor decides the right dose and duration.

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
• Yellowing of urine or discoloration of urine (can occur and is usually not dangerous)

• Tell your doctor if you are allergic to nitazoxanide or any tablet ingredient.
• Use caution if you have liver disease, because this medicine is processed by the liver.
• Take with food; taking it on an empty stomach may reduce absorption and may worsen nausea.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask your clinician whether Nozoa 500 mg Tablet is appropriate for you.
• Use extra care if you feel dizzy or unwell; avoid driving until you know how the tablet affects you.
• Do not use this medicine for an infection unless a healthcare professional has identified the cause.
• Tell your doctor about all medicines and supplements you take before starting Nozoa 500 mg Tablet.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Other medicines that affect the liver
• Alcohol, which may worsen stomach upset or liver strain
• Medicines that cause dizziness or stomach irritation
• Any prescription or over-the-counter medicine taken regularly for chronic conditions

Store Nozoa 500 mg Tablet at room temperature in the original strip/box, away from moisture and excess heat.