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Zox 100 mg/5 ml

Powder for Suspension

Generic: Nitazoxanide

Square Pharmaceuticals PLC.

Therapeutic Class: Antiprotozoal

Indications

Diarrhoea caused by Giardia lamblia and Cryptosporidium parvum. Also used in intestinal amoebiasis as directed by the physician.

Pharmacology

Nitazoxanide and its active metabolite tizoxanide interfere with the pyruvate:ferredoxin oxidoreductase (PFOR) enzyme-dependent electron transfer reaction, which is essential for the anaerobic energy metabolism of protozoa.

Dosage & Administration

Adult and child 12 years and over: 500 mg every 12 hours with food for 3 days. Child 4 to 11 years: 200 mg (10 ml of suspension) every 12 hours with food for 3 days. Child 1 to 3 years: 100 mg (5 ml of suspension) every 12 hours with food for 3 days.

Side Effects

Abdominal pain, nausea, headache and yellow discolouration of the urine. Occasionally diarrhoea and vomiting.

Precautions & Warnings

Take with food. Use with caution in liver, kidney or biliary disease. Use with caution with warfarin and other highly protein-bound medicines. Use in pregnancy and breast-feeding only if clearly needed.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to nitazoxanide or any component of the product.

Storage Conditions

Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place, away from light. Keep the bottle of prepared suspension tightly closed and use it within 7 days. Keep out of the reach of children.

This information is for reference only. Always consult a qualified doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicine.