Nitazoxanidedosage
nitazoxanide 500 MG Oral Tablet
Dosage and administration
Nitazoxanide tablets should not be administered to pediatric patient 11 years of age or younger.
Dosage for treatment of diarrhea caused by G.lamblia or C. parvum: Age Dosage Duration 12 years and older One 500 mg nitazoxanide tablet every 12 hours with food 3 days
2.1 Recommended
Dosage and Important Administration Instructions Important Administration Instructions for Pediatric Patients 11 years of Age or Younger: Nitazoxanide tablets should not be administered to pediatric patients 11 years of age or younger because a single tablet contains a greater amount of nitazoxanide than the recommended dosing in this pediatric age group. Table 1. Recommended Dosage Age Dosage Duration 12 years and older One 500 mg nitazoxanide tablet taken orally every 12 hours with food 3 days
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