Zoxakind 200 mg Tablet

Zoxakind 200 mg Tablet is a nitazoxanide medicine supplied as a 200 mg tablet. It belongs to the anthelmintic/anti-worm class and is used to treat certain intestinal parasitic infections, including protozoal and worm-related infections, depending on the doctor’s diagnosis. Zoxakind 200 mg Tablet is taken by mouth and is used when a clinician decides nitazoxanide is the right treatment. Each tablet contains 200 mg of nitazoxanide, so the dose can be adjusted by tablet count to match the prescribed regimen.

How it works: Nitazoxanide works by interfering with processes that parasites need to survive and multiply in the gut. In tablet form, Zoxakind 200 mg Tablet delivers the medicine systemically after swallowing, helping the body clear the infection over the prescribed treatment course.

The Zoxakind 200 mg Tablet is a lower-strength tablet that can be useful when a doctor wants a smaller nitazoxanide dose that can be built up as needed. Because there are no other strengths or forms listed here, this 200 mg tablet is the only version available, and the prescriber determines how many tablets per dose and for how many days are appropriate.

• Treatment of certain intestinal parasitic infections
• Treatment of some protozoal diarrheal infections
• Antiparasitic therapy when prescribed by a clinician
• Infection treatment based on stool test or clinical diagnosis

• Swallow Zoxakind 200 mg Tablet with water; do not chew unless your prescriber specifically tells you to.
• Take it with food if your doctor or label directions say so, since nitazoxanide is often better tolerated with meals.
• Take the tablet exactly at the times your doctor prescribes, even if symptoms start improving.
• Do not take extra tablets to make up for a missed dose unless your prescriber advises it.
• Complete the full course prescribed for Zoxakind 200 mg Tablet, even if diarrhea or other symptoms improve sooner.
• If you have trouble swallowing tablets, ask a pharmacist or doctor before splitting or crushing it.

Each Zoxakind 200 mg Tablet provides 200 mg of nitazoxanide per tablet. The exact number of tablets taken per dose and how often it is taken depends on the infection being treated, age, and your doctor’s instructions; some regimens use twice-daily dosing, but the prescriber decides what is right for you. Do not exceed the prescribed total daily amount, because the maximum per day is determined by the treatment plan and patient-specific factors.

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

Common side effects of Nitazoxanide may include:

• Nausea
• Abdominal pain
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Vomiting
• Temporary change in urine color
• Dizziness

• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney disease, or a history of allergy to nitazoxanide before using Zoxakind 200 mg Tablet.
• Use caution if you are pregnant or breastfeeding; the doctor should decide whether this tablet is appropriate.
• Take care with alcohol if it worsens stomach upset or dizziness while you are on treatment.
• Do not use this medicine for a different infection or for longer than prescribed just because symptoms continue.
• Tell your clinician about all medicines you take, especially if you use blood thinners or other antiparasitic drugs.
• If you develop fever, blood in the stool, dehydration, or worsening diarrhea, seek medical advice promptly.
• This tablet is not meant for self-treatment without a clear diagnosis, since the dose and duration depend on the infection.

• Warfarin and other anticoagulants
• Other antiparasitic medicines
• Medicines that can upset the stomach or increase dizziness
• Prescription or over-the-counter drugs that affect the liver
• Any medicine your doctor suspects may interact with nitazoxanide

Store Zoxakind 200 mg Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.