Nitazoxanide 500 mg 42 tablets (Alinia)

Nitazoxanide is used to treat diarrhea in adults and children older than 1 year of age caused by the protozoa Cryptosporidium or Giardia. Protozoa are suspected as the cause when diarrhea lasts more than 7 days. Nitazoxanide is in a class of medications called antiprotozoal agents. It works by stopping the growth of certain protozoa that cause diarrhea.

Nitazoxanide may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

• stomach pain
• headache
• nausea
• discolored urine

Nitazoxanide may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication.

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