Nitazoxanide
Nitazoxanide is a broad-spectrum antiparasitic and antiviral agent available as a compounded oral suspension, capsule, or tablet.
It disrupts parasite energy metabolism and inhibits viral replication, making it effective against protozoa, helminths, and select viruses.
Medication Information
Nitazoxanide is used to treat:
- Cryptosporidiosis
- Giardiasis
- Other intestinal protozoal infections
- Helminth infections like hymenolepiasis
- Viral gastroenteritis (e.g., norovirus, rotavirus)
Pediatric dosing is weight-based and often administered as a fruit-flavored suspension.
Active Ingredients:
Nitazoxanide (USP) in an oral suspension, capsule, or tablet base
