Manufacturer: Cipla Ltd
Salt Composition : Nitazoxanide(100mg/5ml)
Bottle of 30ml Syrup
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Nitarid 100mg/5ml Syrup can be given orally, either before or after food. Prefer giving it after food to prevent chances of stomach upset in your child and to enable better absorption of Nitarid 100mg/5ml Syrup. The usually prescribed frequency is two times a day. However, this may vary depending upon the type and severity of the infection as well as your child’s body weight and age. Therefore, stick to the dose, time, and way as prescribed by the doctor. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of intake, repeat the same dose but never double up the dose if it is time for the next dose.
Some children may develop minor and temporary side effects after taking this medicine. These include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, headache, dizziness, urine discoloration, and mild skin rash. These side effects usually go away once your child’s body adapts to the medicine. However, in case these side effects persist for long or start bothering your child, you must consult your child’s doctor without any delay.
Do inform your child’s doctor if your child has a heart problem, blood disorder, liver impairment, kidney malfunction, any chronic illness, or history of any prolonged antibiotic course. The doctor must also be aware if your child has ever had any previous episode of allergy. All this information will guide the doctor in planning your child’s overall treatment.
Nitarid 100mg/5ml Syrup exhibits antibiotic and antiparasitic properties due to its detrimental effect on the DNA of infection-causing microorganisms. It is bactericidal and directly kills the microorganism.
Following oral administration, nitazoxanide is rapidly hydrolyzed to the pharmacologically active metabolite, tizoxanide, which is 99% protein bound. Tizoxanide is then glucuronide conjugated into the active metabolite, tizoxanide glucuronide.
Nitarid 100mg/5ml Syrup does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-
Common side effects of Nitarid
Urine discoloration
Skin rash
Abdominal pain
Headache
Chromaturia (abnormal coloration of urine)
Nausea
Hypersensitivity; Caution in hepatic or renal impairment, diabetes, HIV or other immunodeficiency.
Your child’s doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
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.
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Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Nitarid 100mg/5ml Syrup is to be taken with food.
Store below 30°C
Do not panic. You can give the missed dose as soon as you remember unless your child’s doctor has advised otherwise. Remember not to double the dose to catch up with the missed one. In case of any confusion, do consult your child’s doctor.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Do not skip doses and finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may increase your risk of further infection.
To replenish the lost salts and water due to diarrhea, give ORS and plenty of fluids to your child.
Do not skip doses and finish the prescribed course, even if your child starts to feel better. Stopping it early may increase the risk of further infection.
Discontinue Nitarid 100mg/5ml Syrup and inform the doctor immediately if your child develops a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or has difficulty in breathing.
Never save the medicine for future illnesses since its effectiveness in future infections cannot be guaranteed.
Give Nitarid 100mg/5ml Syrup only when prescribed by the doctor and only to the person for whom it is prescribed. Never share the medicines as they can harm.
Some self-care tips:
Make sure your child maintains proper hygiene to prevent infections.
Keep your child’s surroundings clean.
Encourage your child to take proper rest to expedite recovery.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Nitarid 100mg/5ml Syrup is to be taken with food.
Q. What if I give excess Nitarid 100mg/5ml Syrup by mistake?
No serious adverse effects have been reported after intake of high doses of Nitarid 100mg/5ml Syrup. But this does not mean that it is safe to give more than the recommended doses of Nitarid 100mg/5ml Syrup. In case you have given an excess of Nitarid 100mg/5ml Syrup to your child, consult your child’s doctor right away.
Q. What should I do if my child shows no improvement even after taking Nitarid 100mg/5ml Syrup for the prescribed duration?
If the complete dose of Nitarid 100mg/5ml Syrup fails to provide relief to your child, it could mean that the medicine is not able to act against the infection-causing microorganism. In such a case, visit your child’s doctor who may prescribe some other antibiotic that has a stronger impact on the infection-causing agent.
Q. Can other medicines be given at the same time as Nitarid 100mg/5ml Syrup?
Nitarid 100mg/5ml Syrup can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Nitarid 100mg/5ml Syrup. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
Q. My child’s urine color has changed ever since he started taking Nitarid 100mg/5ml Syrup. Is it normal?
Yes, it is normal. The chemical properties of Nitarid 100mg/5ml Syrup may change the urine color. It is a harmless side effect that will subside once the medicine is stopped after completing the treatment.
