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Written By Divya L , PharmaD
Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Last Updated Aug 20, 2024 | 12:53 PM IST

About Natazox 200 mg Tablet 10's

Natazox 200 mg Tablet 10's belongs to the class of 'antiprotozoal and antiviral' drugs, primarily used to treat diarrhoea caused by parasite infections of the intestines (Cryptosporidium parvum and Giardia lamblia). Natazox 200 mg Tablet 10's also treats protozoa infections caused by single-cell parasites that live in moist places like lakes, streams, and soil. Diarrhoea is a condition that causes the frequent passing of loose or watery stools.

Natazox 200 mg Tablet 10's contains Nitazoxanide, which belongs to the class of drugs known as thiazolides. Nitazoxanide is a broad-spectrum anti-parasitic medication. It inhibits the production of chemical substances required for energy metabolism and growth of protozoa, helminths (worm-like parasites), anaerobic (microbes that survive without oxygen), and microaerophilic (requires little oxygen to survive)  and viruses. Nitazoxanide is effective in the treatment of gastrointestinal infections.

Please take Natazox 200 mg Tablet 10's in the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor based on your medical condition. Natazox 200 mg Tablet 10's is generally safe to use. However, some may experience side effects like nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, fever, hair loss, dizziness, giddiness, and headache. Most of these side effects of Natazox 200 mg Tablet 10's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. If these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.

Inform your doctor if you have any liver or kidney diseases asthma, and weakened immune system before starting Natazox 200 mg Tablet 10's. If you are allergic to Natazox 200 mg Tablet 10's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Do not suddenly stop this medicine to avoid unpleasant side effects and sudden withdrawal symptoms. Intake of probiotics, prebiotics, and plenty of fluids is recommended if you are suffering from diarrhoea. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should use Natazox 200 mg Tablet 10's with proper consultation and caution. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Natazox 200 mg Tablet 10's as it may cause dizziness.

Uses of Natazox 200 mg Tablet 10's

Diarrhoea.

Medicinal Benefits

Natazox 200 mg Tablet 10's contains Nitazoxanide, which belongs to the class of drugs known as thiazolides. Nitazoxanide is a broad-spectrum anti-parasitic, antiprotozoal, and antiviral medication, primarily used to treat diarrhoea. It inhibits the production of chemical substances required for energy metabolism and growth of protozoa, helminths (worm-like parasites), anaerobic (microbes that survive without oxygen), and microaerophilic (requires little oxygen to survive) and viruses. Nitazoxanide is effective in the treatment of gastrointestinal parasite infections, including Cryptosporidium parvum and Giardia lamblia.

Directions for Use

Tablet: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.Dispersible tablet: Check the label for directions before use. Disperse the tablet in the prescribed amount of water and swallow the contents. Do not crush, chew or swallow as a whole.Suspension/Syrup: Shake the bottle well before use. Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided by the pack.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Natazox 200 mg Tablet 10's

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Stomach pain
  • Fever
  • Hair loss
  • Dizziness
  • Giddiness
  • Headache

Drug Warnings

Inform your doctor if you have any liver or kidney diseases, asthma, diabetes, and a weakened immune system before starting Natazox 200 mg Tablet 10's. If you are allergic to Natazox 200 mg Tablet 10's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Do not take Natazox 200 mg Tablet 10's on your own since it may lead to antibiotic-resistance failing the antibiotics to act against specific infections. Do not suddenly stop this medicine to avoid unpleasant side effects and sudden withdrawal symptoms. Please consult your doctor if you are planning to become pregnant or already pregnant before starting Natazox 200 mg Tablet 10's. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Natazox 200 mg Tablet 10's as it may cause dizziness. Natazox 200 mg Tablet 10's is not recommended for children less than one year of age. 

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Natazox 200 mg Tablet 10's may interact with blood thinners (warfarin), anxiety-treating medications (lorazepam), and medications used to treat fits (valproic acid).

Drug-Food Interaction: Alcohol consumption should be avoided as it may lead to dizziness.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Natazox 200 mg Tablet 10's should be cautiously administered when you have any liver or kidney diseases, asthma, diabetes, and a weakened immune system.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • WARFARIN
  • LORAZEPAM
  • VALPROIC ACID

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Antibiotics can alter the useful bacteria in the stomach. Therefore, you are advised to take foods rich in probiotics such as yoghurt/curd, kefir, sauerkraut, tempeh, kimchi, miso, kombucha, buttermilk, natto, and cheese.
  • Eat fibre rich food like whole grains, beans, lentils, berries, broccoli, peas, and bananas.
  • Avoid foods rich in calcium, grapefruit, and grapefruit juice as they might hinder antibiotic's absorption.
  • If you have diarrhoea try to drink appropriate amounts of fluids to avoid dehydration. 
  • If you have minor diarrhoea (less than four stools daily) drinking caffeine-free soft drinks, juices or sport rehydration drinks can be sufficient. 
  • If the diarrhoea is more severe, specially formulated rehydration drinks should be taken.
  • Avoid alcoholic beverages with Natazox 200 mg Tablet 10's as it can make you dehydrated and may affect your sleep. This can make it harder for your body to aid the Natazox 200 mg Tablet 10's in fighting off infections.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Diarrhoea is a condition that causes the frequent passing of loose or watery stools. It is caused by bacteria (campylobacter and Escherichia coli), virus (norovirus or rotavirus), and parasites in contaminated food and water. Acute diarrhoea is a common problem and generally lasts for one or two days, whereas chronic diarrhoea lasts four weeks. Diarrhoea can be due to an infection, antibiotics, a disease (inflammatory bowel disease), and other medicines.

About Natazox 200 mg Tablet 10's

Natazox 200 mg Tablet 10's belongs to the class of 'antiprotozoal and antiviral' drugs, primarily used to treat diarrhoea caused by parasite infections of the intestines (Cryptosporidium parvum and Giardia lamblia). Natazox 200 mg Tablet 10's also treats protozoa infections caused by single-cell parasites that live in moist places like lakes, streams, and soil. Diarrhoea is a condition that causes the frequent passing of loose or watery stools.

Natazox 200 mg Tablet 10's contains Nitazoxanide, which belongs to the class of drugs known as thiazolides. Nitazoxanide is a broad-spectrum anti-parasitic medication. It inhibits the production of chemical substances required for energy metabolism and growth of protozoa, helminths (worm-like parasites), anaerobic (microbes that survive without oxygen), and microaerophilic (requires little oxygen to survive)  and viruses. Nitazoxanide is effective in the treatment of gastrointestinal infections.

Please take Natazox 200 mg Tablet 10's in the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor based on your medical condition. Natazox 200 mg Tablet 10's is generally safe to use. However, some may experience side effects like nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, fever, hair loss, dizziness, giddiness, and headache. Most of these side effects of Natazox 200 mg Tablet 10's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. If these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.

Inform your doctor if you have any liver or kidney diseases asthma, and weakened immune system before starting Natazox 200 mg Tablet 10's. If you are allergic to Natazox 200 mg Tablet 10's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Do not suddenly stop this medicine to avoid unpleasant side effects and sudden withdrawal symptoms. Intake of probiotics, prebiotics, and plenty of fluids is recommended if you are suffering from diarrhoea. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should use Natazox 200 mg Tablet 10's with proper consultation and caution. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Natazox 200 mg Tablet 10's as it may cause dizziness.

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Uses of Natazox 200 mg Tablet 10's

Diarrhoea.

Medicinal Benefits

Natazox 200 mg Tablet 10's contains Nitazoxanide, which belongs to the class of drugs known as thiazolides. Nitazoxanide is a broad-spectrum anti-parasitic, antiprotozoal, and antiviral medication, primarily used to treat diarrhoea. It inhibits the production of chemical substances required for energy metabolism and growth of protozoa, helminths (worm-like parasites), anaerobic (microbes that survive without oxygen), and microaerophilic (requires little oxygen to survive) and viruses. Nitazoxanide is effective in the treatment of gastrointestinal parasite infections, including Cryptosporidium parvum and Giardia lamblia.

Side Effects of Natazox 200 mg Tablet 10's

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Stomach pain
  • Fever
  • Hair loss
  • Dizziness
  • Giddiness
  • Headache

Directions for Use

Tablet: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.Dispersible tablet: Check the label for directions before use. Disperse the tablet in the prescribed amount of water and swallow the contents. Do not crush, chew or swallow as a whole.Suspension/Syrup: Shake the bottle well before use. Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided by the pack.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Inform your doctor if you have any liver or kidney diseases, asthma, diabetes, and a weakened immune system before starting Natazox 200 mg Tablet 10's. If you are allergic to Natazox 200 mg Tablet 10's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Do not take Natazox 200 mg Tablet 10's on your own since it may lead to antibiotic-resistance failing the antibiotics to act against specific infections. Do not suddenly stop this medicine to avoid unpleasant side effects and sudden withdrawal symptoms. Please consult your doctor if you are planning to become pregnant or already pregnant before starting Natazox 200 mg Tablet 10's. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Natazox 200 mg Tablet 10's as it may cause dizziness. Natazox 200 mg Tablet 10's is not recommended for children less than one year of age. 

Therapeutic Class

ANTIPROTOZOALS

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • WARFARIN
  • LORAZEPAM
  • VALPROIC ACID

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Antibiotics can alter the useful bacteria in the stomach. Therefore, you are advised to take foods rich in probiotics such as yoghurt/curd, kefir, sauerkraut, tempeh, kimchi, miso, kombucha, buttermilk, natto, and cheese.
  • Eat fibre rich food like whole grains, beans, lentils, berries, broccoli, peas, and bananas.
  • Avoid foods rich in calcium, grapefruit, and grapefruit juice as they might hinder antibiotic's absorption.
  • If you have diarrhoea try to drink appropriate amounts of fluids to avoid dehydration. 
  • If you have minor diarrhoea (less than four stools daily) drinking caffeine-free soft drinks, juices or sport rehydration drinks can be sufficient. 
  • If the diarrhoea is more severe, specially formulated rehydration drinks should be taken.
  • Avoid alcoholic beverages with Natazox 200 mg Tablet 10's as it can make you dehydrated and may affect your sleep. This can make it harder for your body to aid the Natazox 200 mg Tablet 10's in fighting off infections.

Habit Forming

No

Disease/Condition Glossary

Diarrhoea is a condition that causes the frequent passing of loose or watery stools. It is caused by bacteria (campylobacter and Escherichia coli), virus (norovirus or rotavirus), and parasites in contaminated food and water. Acute diarrhoea is a common problem and generally lasts for one or two days, whereas chronic diarrhoea lasts four weeks. Diarrhoea can be due to an infection, antibiotics, a disease (inflammatory bowel disease), and other medicines.