Albizox 100 mg/5 ml is a Product of the Generic Nitazoxanide

Albizox 100 mg/5 ml belongs to the generic category of Nitazoxanide. This medicine should be used according to a doctor's advice. We have provided detailed information about the uses, dosage, effectiveness, side effects, precautions, drug interactions, storage conditions, and other important details of Albizox 100 mg/5 ml. Our goal is to present essential medicine information in one place for patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals. To better understand Nitazoxanide and ensure the safe use of this medicine, please read the information below carefully and consult a healthcare professional when necessary.

Description of Albizox 100 mg/5 ml

Albizox 100 mg/5 ml may be available as a prescription or over-the-counter medicine, depending on local regulations and medical recommendations. It is used for the treatment and management of specific conditions or symptoms. The way this medicine is used may vary depending on the patient's condition and the advice of a healthcare provider. Detailed information about the approved uses, therapeutic applications, and other relevant details of Albizox 100 mg/5 ml is provided below to help users gain a clear understanding of this medicine.

What Is Albizox 100 mg/5 ml Indications and Uses?

Albizox 100 mg/5 ml (Nitazoxanide) is indicated for the treatment of diarrhea caused by Cryptosporidium parvum, Giardia lamblia and Entamoeba histolytica.

Pharmacology (Source, Chemical and Physical Composition) Of Albizox 100 mg/5 ml

Albizox 100 mg/5 ml (Nitazoxanide) is a synthetic antiprotozoal agent for oral administration. The antiprotozoal activity of Nitazoxanide is believed to be interference with the Pyruvate Ferredoxin Oxido Reductase (PFOR) enzyme-dependant electron transfer reaction. This reaction is essential for anaerobic energy metabolism of the protozoa. Nitazoxanide and its metabolites, tizoxanid are active in vitro in inhibiting the growth of sporozoites and oocyst of Cryptosporidium parvum and trophozoites of Giardia lamblia.

Dosage And Administration of Albizox 100 mg/5 ml

Age 1-3 years : 1 tea-spoonfull or 5 ml suspension every 12 hours for 3 days. Age 4-11 years : 2 tea-spoonfulls or 10 ml suspension every 12 hours for 3 days. Age 12 years or above : 5 tea-spoonfulls (25 ml) suspension or 1 tablet every 12 hours for 3 days. It is recommended to be administered with food.

Drug Interactions of Albizox 100 mg/5 ml

It is highly bound to plasma protein. Therefore, caution should be exercised when administering Albizox 100 mg/5 ml (Nitazoxanide) concurrently with other highly plasma protein-bound drugs with narrow therapeutic index.

Side Effects of Albizox 100 mg/5 ml

The most frequent side effects, reported by Albizox 100 mg/5 ml (Nitazoxanide) are abdominal pain, vomiting and headache. These side effects are typically mild and transient in nature. Very rare side effects include- nausea, anorexia, flatulence, increased appetite, enlarged salivary glands, increased creatinine & SGPT level, pruritus, rhinitis, sweating, dizziness, discolored urine etc.

Precautions And Warnings for Albizox 100 mg/5 ml

Albizox 100 mg/5 ml (Nitazoxanide) must be administered with caution to patients with hepatic & biliary disease and to patients with renal disease.

Use During Pregnancy and Lactation

US FDA pregnancy category of Albizox 100 mg/5 ml (Nitazoxanide) is B. There are, however, no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Because animal reproduction studies are not always predictive of human response, this drug should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Nitazoxanide have been shown to be excreted in human milk. So, caution should be exercised when Nitazoxanide is administered during lactation.

Therapeutic Class

Anti-diarrhoeal antiprotozoal

Storage Conditions of It

Keep in a dry place away from light and heat. Keep out of the reach of children. Thanks for using MedEx! How would you rate your experience so far?

Albizox 100 mg/5 ml is a Product of the Generic Nitazoxanide