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Alinia Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Nitazoxanide 500mg; tabs.
Pharmacological Class
Antiprotozoal.
See Also
How Supplied
Tabs—12, 30; Susp—60mL
Manufacturer
Generic Availability
YES
Alinia Indications
Indications
Diarrhea due to G. lamblia or C. parvum.
Limitations of Use
Not effective in diarrhea due to C. parvum in HIV-infected or immunodeficiency.
Alinia Dosage and Administration
Adult
Take with food. 500mg every 12 hours for 3 days.
Children
<12yrs: not recommended.
Alinia Contraindications
Not Applicable
Alinia Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Alinia Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Hepatic or renal impairment. HIV-infected or immunodeficient. Elderly. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
Alinia Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Alinia Interactions
Interactions
Caution with other highly protein bound drugs with narrow therapeutic indices (eg, warfarin).
Alinia Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Abdominal pain, headache, chromaturia, nausea.
Alinia Clinical Trials
See Literature
Alinia Note
Not Applicable
Alinia Patient Counseling
See Literature
