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Alinia Patient Information including How Should I Take
In this Article
- What is nitazoxanide (Alinia)?
- What are the possible side effects of nitazoxanide (Alinia)?
- What is the most important information I should know about nitazoxanide (Alinia)?
- What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking nitazoxanide (Alinia)?
- How should I take nitazoxanide (Alinia)?
- What happens if I miss a dose (Alinia)?
- What happens if I overdose (Alinia)?
- What should I avoid while taking nitazoxanide (Alinia)?
- What other drugs will affect nitazoxanide (Alinia)?
- Where can I get more information?
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking nitazoxanide (Alinia)?
Talk to your doctor before taking nitazoxanide if you have
- liver disease;
- kidney disease; or
- HIV infection or problems with your immune system.
You may not be able to take nitazoxanide, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.
The nitazoxanide oral suspension contains 1.48 grams of sucrose per 5 mL (teaspoon). Individuals with diabetes may need to monitor their intake of sucrose.
Nitazoxanide is in the FDA pregnancy category B. This means that it is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take nitazoxanide without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.
It is not known whether nitazoxanide passes into breast milk. Do not take nitazoxanide without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
How should I take nitazoxanide (Alinia)?
Take nitazoxanide exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
Take nitazoxanide with food.
Shake the suspension well before measuring a dose. To ensure that you get the correct dose, measure the suspension with a dose-measuring spoon, dropper, or cup, not with a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist where you can get one.
Store the suspension at room temperature. The suspension may be stored for 7 days, after which any unused portion must be discarded.
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