Nital 100mg/5ml Suspension
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Valcret Lifesciences Pvt Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Nitazoxanide (100mg/5ml) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Acylsalicylamides (Benzoic acids and derivatives) |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
| Action Class | Antiprotozoal agents |
| User Rating | 4.4 |
| User Reviews | 471 |
FAQ
My child’s urine color has changed ever since he started taking Nital 100mg/5ml. Is it normal?
Yes, it is normal. The chemical properties of Nital 100mg/5ml may change the urine color. It is a harmless side effect that will subside once the medicine is stopped after completing the treatment.
Can other medicines be given at the same time as Nital 100mg/5ml?
Nital 100mg/5ml can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Nital 100mg/5ml. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
What if I give excess Nital 100mg/5ml by mistake?
No serious adverse effects have been reported after intake of high doses of Nital 100mg/5ml. But this does not mean that it is safe to give more than the recommended doses of Nital 100mg/5ml. In case you have given an excess of Nital 100mg/5ml to your child, consult your child’s doctor right away.
What should I do if my child shows no improvement even after taking Nital 100mg/5ml for the prescribed duration?
If the complete dose of Nital 100mg/5ml fails to provide relief to your child, it could mean that the medicine is not able to act against the infection-causing microorganism. In such a case, visit your child’s doctor who may prescribe some other antibiotic that has a stronger impact on the infection-causing agent.
What if I forget to give Nital 100mg/5ml to my child?
Do not panic. You can give the missed dose as soon as you remember unless your child’s doctor has advised otherwise. Remember not to double the dose to catch up with the missed one. In case of any confusion, do consult your child’s doctor.
Nital 100mg/5ml Suspension Reviews
Nital 100mg/5ml is an antiparasitic medication that is used in the treatment of diarrhea and worm infections in children. It inhibits the growth of the parasite thereby treating the infection.
Nital 100mg/5ml can be given orally, either before or after food. Prefer giving it after food to prevent chances of stomach upset in your child and to enable better absorption of Nital 100mg/5ml. The usually prescribed frequency is two times a day. However, this may vary depending upon the type and severity of the infection as well as your child’s body weight and age. Therefore, stick to the dose, time, and way as prescribed by the doctor. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of intake, repeat the same dose but never double up the dose if it is time for the next dose.
Some children may develop minor and temporary side effects after taking this medicine. These include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, headache, dizziness, urine discoloration, and mild skin rash. These side effects usually go away once your child’s body adapts to the medicine. However, in case these side effects persist for long or start bothering your child, you must consult your child’s doctor without any delay.
Do inform your child’s doctor if your child has a heart problem, blood disorder, liver impairment, kidney malfunction, any chronic illness, or history of any prolonged antibiotic course. The doctor must also be aware if your child has ever had any previous episode of allergy. All this information will guide the doctor in planning your child’s overall treatment.
Nital 100mg/5ml can be given orally, either before or after food. Prefer giving it after food to prevent chances of stomach upset in your child and to enable better absorption of Nital 100mg/5ml. The usually prescribed frequency is two times a day. However, this may vary depending upon the type and severity of the infection as well as your child’s body weight and age. Therefore, stick to the dose, time, and way as prescribed by the doctor. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of intake, repeat the same dose but never double up the dose if it is time for the next dose.
Some children may develop minor and temporary side effects after taking this medicine. These include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, headache, dizziness, urine discoloration, and mild skin rash. These side effects usually go away once your child’s body adapts to the medicine. However, in case these side effects persist for long or start bothering your child, you must consult your child’s doctor without any delay.
Do inform your child’s doctor if your child has a heart problem, blood disorder, liver impairment, kidney malfunction, any chronic illness, or history of any prolonged antibiotic course. The doctor must also be aware if your child has ever had any previous episode of allergy. All this information will guide the doctor in planning your child’s overall treatment.
How Nital 100mg/5ml Suspension Works
Nital 100mg/5ml exhibits antibiotic and antiparasitic properties due to its detrimental effect on the DNA of infection-causing microorganisms. It is bactericidal and directly kills the microorganism.
How to Use Nital 100mg/5ml Suspension
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Nital 100mg/5ml is to be taken with food.
Benefits of Nital 100mg/5ml Suspension
- In Treatment of Infective Diarrhea: Diarrhea is an increase in the frequency of bowel movements or loose watery bowel movements. It can most commonly occur due to an infection of the digestive tract. Nital 100mg/5ml helps to treat diarrhea that is caused due to parasitic worm infections. It helps relieve frequent loose motions and also helps your child stay well by preventing them from coming back. Ensure that your child drinks plenty of fluids while taking this medicine.
- In Treatment of Worm infections: Nital 100mg/5ml is given for the treatment of worm infestations in the intestines. It is chiefly given to eradicate different types of roundworms and tapeworms. Usually prescribed for three to seven days, Nital 100mg/5ml kills the worms in the lumen of the intestine and later expels them out of the body through stools. As a result, your child’s infection is treated.
Uses of Nital 100mg/5ml Suspension
- Treatment of Infective Diarrhea
- Treatment of Worm infections
Nital 100mg/5ml Suspension Side Effects
Safety Tips
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Nital 100mg/5ml is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Nital 100mg/5ml is recommended.However, consult your child’s doctor before giving Nital 100mg/5ml to your child if they have severe liver disease.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Nital 100mg/5ml is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Nital 100mg/5ml is recommended.However, consult with your child's doctor before giving Nital 100mg/5ml to your child if they have severe kidney disease.
Quick Tips
- Some self-care tips:Make sure your child maintains proper hygiene to prevent infections.Keep your child’s surroundings clean.Encourage your child to take proper rest to expedite recovery.
- Do not skip doses and finish the prescribed course, even if your child starts to feel better. Stopping it early may increase the risk of further infection.
- To replenish the lost salts and water due to diarrhea, give ORS and plenty of fluids to your child.
- Do not skip doses and finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may increase your risk of further infection.
- Never save the medicine for future illnesses since its effectiveness in future infections cannot be guaranteed.
- Discontinue Nital 100mg/5ml and inform the doctor immediately if your child develops a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or has difficulty in breathing.
- Give Nital 100mg/5ml only when prescribed by the doctor and only to the person for whom it is prescribed. Never share the medicines as they can harm.
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