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- Diarrhea is an increase in the frequency of bowel movements, an increase in the looseness of stool or both.
- Diarrhea is caused by increased secretion of fluid into the intestine, reduced absorption of fluid from the intestine or rapid passage of stool through the intestine.
- Diarrhea can be defined absolutely or relatively. Absolute diarrhea is defined as more than five bowel movements a day or liquid stools. Relative diarrhea is defined as an increase in the number of bowel movements per day or an increase in the looseness of stools compared with an individual's usual bowel habit.
- Diarrhea may be either acute or chronic, and each has different causes and treatments.
- Complications of diarrhea include dehydration, electrolytes (mineral) abnormalities, and irritation of the anus.
- Dehydration can be treated with oral ...
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Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP
Alinia (nitazoxanide) is used to treat diarrhea in adults and children caused by the protozoa Giardia lamblia, or the protozoa Cryptosporidium parvum. These protozoa are sometimes the cause of travelers' diarrhea. It is an antiprotozoal agent. This medication is generally well tolerated when taken as directed. Serious allergic reactions are unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if you have rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, or trouble breathing.
Doses of Alinia vary according to age. Alinia is taken every 12 hours with food for 3 days. For patients age 1-3 years, 5 mL of Alinia for Oral Suspension (100 mg); patients age 4-11 years, 10 mL of Alinia for Oral Suspension (200 mg); adults and children over 12 years, 1 Alinia Tablet (500 mg) or 25 mL of Alinia for Oral Suspension (500 mg). Many drugs may affect the way that Alinia is metabolized in the body, leading to higher or lower than expected levels of the medication in the blood. Talk to your doctor before taking other prescription or over-the-counter medications including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products during treatment with Alinia. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using Alinia. It is not known whether this medication passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
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Alinia Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
Diarrhea caused by Giardia lamblia
Alinia (nitazoxanide) for Oral Suspension (patients 1 year of age and older) and Alinia (nitazoxanide) Tablets (patients 12 years and older) are indicated for the treatment of diarrhea caused by Giardia lamblia.
Diarrhea caused by Cryptosporidium parvum
Alinia (nitazoxanide) for Oral Suspension is indicated for patients 1 through 11 years of age for the treatment of diarrhea caused by Cryptosporidium parvum.
Alinia (nitazoxanide) for Oral Suspension and Alinia (nitazoxanide) T...
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Alinia Patient Information: Side Effects
Stop taking nitazoxanide and seek emergency medical attention if you experience a rare allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives).
Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take the medication and talk to your doctor if you experience
- abdominal pain;
- nausea;
- diarrhea;
- vomiting; or
- headache.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unu...
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Alinia Consumer Information: Uses
This medication is used to treat diarrhea due to certain intestinal parasitic infections (i.e., Cryptosporidium parvum and Giardia lamblia).
HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth every 12 hours for 3 days with food, or as directed by your doctor.
Children less than 11 years of age should not take these tablets. Instead, they should take nitazoxanide suspension.
Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level. Therefore, take this drug at evenly spaced intervals.
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