Zonaxid 100 mg/5 mL Suspension

Zonaxid 100 mg/5 mL Suspension is a prescription antiparasitic medicine containing nitazoxanide, with 100 mg of nitazoxanide in each 5 mL of suspension. It belongs to the anthelmintic and anti-worm category and is used to treat certain intestinal parasite infections. This liquid form can be easier to swallow than tablets for children or adults who need a measured oral dose. The exact infection being treated, and the length of treatment, depend on a doctor’s diagnosis.

How it works: Nitazoxanide works against parasites by interfering with the way they produce energy, which helps stop them from surviving and multiplying. In suspension form, Zonaxid 100 mg/5 mL is measured out in milliliters so the dose can be adjusted precisely to the prescribed amount.

Zonaxid 100 mg/5 mL Suspension is a lower-strength liquid form that allows flexible dosing by milliliter, which can be helpful when a patient needs an exact amount that is easier to swallow than a solid form. Because there are no other Zonaxid strengths or forms listed here, this suspension is the product available for patients who need nitazoxanide in an oral liquid. A doctor may choose this form when accurate measurement, easier administration, or age-appropriate use is important.

• Giardiasis
• Cryptosporidiosis
• Certain other intestinal protozoal infections
• Doctor-directed antiparasitic treatment

• Shake the bottle well before each dose so the medicine is evenly mixed.
• Measure Zonaxid 100 mg/5 mL Suspension with an oral syringe or dosing spoon, not a kitchen spoon.
• Take it with food, if your prescriber or the package directions say to do so, because this may improve tolerance.
• Swallow the measured dose by mouth; do not inject it or mix it into a large amount of liquid unless instructed.
• Take it exactly at the times prescribed and finish the full course even if symptoms improve.
• If a dose is missed, take it when remembered unless it is close to the next dose; do not double up.

Each 5 mL of Zonaxid 100 mg/5 mL Suspension contains 100 mg of nitazoxanide, so the bottle allows the doctor to prescribe a precise milliliter dose. This medicine is often taken twice daily, but the exact dose and number of days depend on the infection, age, and the prescriber’s plan. The maximum daily amount is set by the doctor and should not be exceeded.

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
• Yellowish discoloration of the urine, which can happen and is usually not dangerous

• Tell the prescriber if you have liver disease or a history of liver problems.
• Use caution if the patient is a child, since the liquid must be measured accurately.
• Do not use this medicine for an infection unless a clinician has identified the cause.
• Tell your doctor about pregnancy or breastfeeding before using nitazoxanide.
• If the suspension contains sugar or flavoring agents, confirm the full ingredient list if you have diabetes or sensitivities.
• Do not drive or do tasks that need alertness if you feel dizzy, weak, or unwell after a dose.

• Warfarin or other blood thinners
• Other medicines that can affect the liver
• Antiparasitic or anti-infective medicines prescribed at the same time
• Alcohol, which may worsen stomach upset or liver-related concerns

Store Zonaxid 100 mg/5 mL Suspension tightly closed at room temperature, away from excess heat, moisture, and freezing, and keep it out of reach of children.