Monograph Details
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Gastrointestinal Tract
> Diarrhea
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ALINIA TABLETS |
| Manufacturer |
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Romark Laboratories |
| Legal Classification |
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Rx
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| Pharmacological Class |
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Antiprotozoal. |
| Generic Name |
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Nitazoxanide 500mg; tabs. |
| Also |
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• ALINIA for ORAL SUSPENSION
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| Indications |
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Diarrhea due to G. lamblia or C. parvum. |
| Children |
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Not recommended. |
| Adults |
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Take with food. 500mg every 12 hours for 3 days. |
| Precautions |
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Hepatic, biliary, or renal impairment. Immunocompromised. Diabetes (susp). Pregnancy (Cat.B). Nursing mothers. |
| Interactions |
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Caution with other highly protein bound drugs. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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Abdominal pain, GI upset, anorexia, headache, dizziness, eye or urine discoloration, increased creatinine/SGPT. |
| How Supplied |
Tabs—6, 60
Susp—60mL |
| Additional Resources |
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• Related Prescribing Note |
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