Diatazox 500mg Tablet

Diatazox 500mg Tablet, made by Continental Pharmaceuticals, is an antiprotozoal (antiparasitic) medicine. Its active ingredient is Nitazoxanide 500mg, and it is used for diarrhoea caused by Giardia and Cryptosporidium. Pack size: 20 tablets.

Uses of Diatazox 500mg Tablet

Diatazox 500mg Tablet is used to treat diarrhoea caused by the gut parasites Giardia lamblia and Cryptosporidium parvum, in both adults and children. These infections are usually picked up from contaminated water or food and cause watery diarrhoea, stomach cramps, bloating and nausea. Doctors in Pakistan also prescribe it for some other infectious diarrhoeas. Rehydration remains an important part of treatment.

How Diatazox 500mg Tablet works

Nitazoxanide interferes with an enzyme system that these parasites rely on to produce energy. Without this energy supply the parasites cannot survive, which allows the gut to recover and the diarrhoea to settle.

Possible side effects

Side effects of Diatazox 500mg Tablet are generally mild and short-lived, such as:

• Stomach pain
• Headache
• Nausea
• Diarrhoea
• Bright yellow urine (harmless)

See a doctor urgently if diarrhoea becomes bloody, you have a high fever, signs of dehydration such as very little urine or drowsiness, or signs of an allergic reaction such as swelling or difficulty breathing.

Precautions and warnings

• Take Diatazox 500mg Tablet with food, which helps the body absorb it.
• Keep drinking plenty of fluids and use oral rehydration salts (ORS), especially in children, to replace what is lost through diarrhoea.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver, kidney or bile duct problems, or take warfarin or other medicines that are strongly bound to blood proteins.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, use it only after speaking to your doctor.
• Wash your hands well after using the toilet and before preparing food to avoid spreading the infection.

Storage

Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep it in the original pack until use. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

Buy Diatazox 500mg Tablet online in Pakistan

Order Diatazox 500mg Tablet from Medimart and get genuine medicines delivered to your door in 2 to 3 working days, with cash on delivery available across Pakistan. You can also compare other brands of Nitazoxanide by price and pack size. This is a prescription medicine, so please use it only as advised by your doctor.

Disclaimer: This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Always follow the dose prescribed for you and read the leaflet inside the pack.