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Nizonide Suspension

Manufactured byLUPIN LTD
ContainsNitazoxanide
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Description

Nizonide Suspension is used orally for the treatment of diarrhoea in children caused by parasites/protozoa. Parasites are the micro-organisms that live in other's bodies and use their body's nutrients to reproduce. This medicine interferes with their energy production and effectively kills the micro-organisms (Giardia and Cryptosporidium species). The common side effects of Nizonide Suspension use are nausea, vomiting, headache, urine discolouration and stomach pain. These side effects usually go away once your child’s body adapts to the medicine. Nizonide Suspension may make your child feel dizzy and sleepy. However, consult your child’s doctor at the earliest in case these side effects persist for long or start bothering your child. Discontinue Nizonide Suspension and inform the doctor immediately if your child develops a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or has difficulty in breathing. Give Nizonide Suspension to your child with food to provide better absorption and to avoid an upset stomach. Your child's doctor will decide the dose and duration of this medicine based on the severity of the infection and your child's body weight. Ensure to complete the course and avoid doubling the dose in case a dose is missed. To make sure Nizonide Suspension is safe for your child, share the entire medical and medication history of your child with your doctor. This information is critical as it can help your child's doctor to plan the overall treatment and to make dose adjustments if required for your child.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Nizonide Suspension

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Nizonide Suspension

Stomach pain

Nausea and vomiting

Headache

Dizziness

Urine discoloration

Skin rash and itching

Uses of Nizonide Suspension

What is it prescribed for?

Diarrhoea

Diarrhoea is characterized by abnormally loose or watery stools more than 3 times a day. Protozoa are suspected as the cause when diarrhoea lasts for more than 7 days. Nizonide Suspension is used to kill these micro-organisms and thus treats diarrhoea.
Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?

    Nizonide Suspension start showing its effect in 1-2 hours after taking it orally. However, it may take few days to make your child feel better.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?

    The amount of time for which Nizonide Suspension remains active in the body is not Known.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?

    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?

    Nizonide Suspension has no habit-forming tendency.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?

    Nizonide Suspension is generally meant for child use.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?

    Nizonide Suspension is generally meant for child use.

Allergy

Avoid giving Nizonide Suspension if your child is previously allergic to it. Seek an immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms in your child such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulties, etc.

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Nizonide Suspension is generally meant for child use.

Breast-feeding

Nizonide Suspension is generally meant for child use.

General warnings

Liver impairment

Nizonide Suspension gets converted into its active form in your liver. An impaired liver cannot convert this medicine properly and accumulation of this medicine takes place in your liver. This accumulation may worsen your liver condition.

Kidney impairment

Nizonide Suspension is excreted by kidneys. An impaired kidney cannot filter out this medicine properly and accumulation of this medicine takes place in kidneys. This accumulation can worsen the kidney condition.

Use in children

Nizonide Suspension is not recommended for use in children below 1-year of age since the safety and efficacy have not been clinically established.

Missed Dose

If you forget to give Nizonide Suspension dose to your child, make sure that you remember to give the next dose on time. Do not give two doses together to make up for a forgotten dose.

Overdose

Never give Nizonide Suspension more than the prescribed dose. If you suspect that you have given an overdose of this medicine to your child, go to the emergency department of your local hospital.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Interaction with Medicine

Valproic Acid

Lorazepam

Phenytoin

Warfarin

Disease interactions

Diabetes

Nizonide Suspension should be used with caution in diabetes (presence of high blood sugar level) because it contains sucrose (sugar). Close monitoring of blood glucose levels is necessary while taking this medicine.

Food interactions

Information not available.

Lab interactions

Information not available.
Give Nizonide Suspension to your child with food to avoid an upset stomach. To replenish the lost salts and water due to diarrhoea, 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 Nizonide Suspension and inform your 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. Never share the medicines as it causes harm unless prescribed.

Miscelleneous

To be taken with food

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works

Nizonide Suspension interferes with the energy production of the parasites/protozoa and prevents its growth that causes diarrhoea.

Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Anti-parasitic Agents, Antiprotozoals

Schedule

Schedule H

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Information on this page was last updated on 20 Aug 2021

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