NITA O TAB

Overview

NITA O TAB is a Schedule H antibiotic.

NITA O TAB is composed of: NITAZOXANIDE (500 MG), OFLOXACIN (200 MG)

Nitazoxanide is an antiprotozoal medicine that treats infections caused by protozoa Nitazoxanide is used to treat diarrhea caused by Giardia or Cryptosporidium. These conditions are sometimes called "Traveler’s diarrhea." It inhibits the production of certain chemicals and substances essential for energy metabolism and growth of the parasite.


Ofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body. Ofloxacin is used to treat bacterial infections of the skin, lungs, prostate, or urinary tract (bladder and kidneys). Ofloxacin is also used to treat pelvic inflammatory disease and Chlamydia and/or gonorrhea.
Fluoroquinolone antibiotics can cause serious or disabling side effects that may not be reversible. Ofloxacin should be used only for infections that cannot be treated with a safer antibiotic.

Usage

NITAZOXANIDE is generally used to treat: Diarrhoea, Travellers’ Diarrhoea, Protozoal Infection
NITAZOXANIDE can address symptoms like: Abdomen Pain, Abdomen Stomach Cramps, Loose Motion, Nausea, Vomit

OFLOXACIN is generally used to treat: Bacterial Infection, Deep Skin Infection, Urinary Tract Infection, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 12month

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

NITA O TAB is generally taken With Food.

Precautions for NITA O TAB and its Constituents


  • You should not use nitazoxanide if you are allergic to it.
  • Follow all directions on your prescription label.
  • Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
  • Nitazoxanide is usually taken once every 12 hours for 3 days.
  • Shake the oral suspension (liquid) well just before you measure a dose.
  • Measure liquid medicine with the dosing syringe provided, or with a special dose-measuring spoon or medicine cup.
  • Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.Caution to be exercised if you are more than 65 years.
  • Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of joint problems, rheumatoid arthritis, heart, kidney, or lung transplant; Alzheimer disease, seizures, stroke, central nervous system disorder, heart, liver, or kidney disease, decrease in blood minerals, any allergy, who are taking other medications, children, elderly, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may cause drowsiness, dizziness, or light-headedness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Avoid exposure to sunlight. It may affect blood sugar level; monitor sugar level regularly. Avoid alcohol consumption. Avoid long-term use of this medication; otherwise it may cause secondary infection.

Common Side-Effects

NITAZOXANIDE : Vertigo, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Head Headache, Abdomen Pain, Fever, Hair Loss, Dizziness
OFLOXACIN : Diarrhoea, Abdomen Upset Stomach, Nausea, Dizziness, Lightheadedness, Difficulty Sleeping

Serious Side-Effects

OFLOXACIN : Easy Bruising, Fever, Throat Soreness, Fatigue (tiredness), Abdomen Pain, Vomit, Eyes Yellow Eyes, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Fainting, Irregular Heartbeat

Rare Side-Effects

NITAZOXANIDE : Skin Rash, Itchy Skin
OFLOXACIN : Skin Rash, Difficulty Breathing, Body Itching, Face Swelling

Disease Interactions

OFLOXACIN can interfere with: CNS Disorder, Myasthenia Gravis, Heart Arrhythmias, Hypokalemia, Ischemic Heart Disease, Magnesium Deficiency, Congestive Heart Disease, Supraspinatus Tendonitis, Colitis, Gastroenteritis, Diarrhoea, Vomiting, Diabetes Mellitus, Acute Renal Failure

Technical Classification

NITAZOXANIDE is categorized as: AMEBICIDES / ANTI-INFECTIVES
OFLOXACIN is categorized as: QUINOLONES / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Available Alternatives for NITA O TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

BESTOFLOX N 500MG/200MG TABINR 85.56 for 10 TABLETSNITAZOXANIDE 500.0 MG, OFLOXACIN 200.0 MG
FLAGYNOR 500MG/200MG TABINR 63 for 6 TABLETSNITAZOXANIDE 500.0 MG, OFLOXACIN 200.0 MG
FREZON 500MG/200MG TABINR 65 for 10 TABLETSNITAZOXANIDE 500.0 MG, OFLOXACIN 200.0 MG
NETAZOX OF 500MG/200MG TABINR 87.8 for 6 TABLETSNITAZOXANIDE 500.0 MG, OFLOXACIN 200.0 MG
NITA O TABINR 59.9 for 6 TABLETSNITAZOXANIDE 500 MG, OFLOXACIN 200 MG
NITADEL 500MG/200MG TABINR 99 for 10 TABLETSNITAZOXANIDE 500.0 MG, OFLOXACIN 200.0 MG
NITAZET O 500MG/200MG TABINR 59.02 for 6 TABLETSNITAZOXANIDE 500.0 MG, OFLOXACIN 200.0 MG
NITO 500MG/200MG TABINR 86.31 for 10 TABLETSNITAZOXANIDE 500.0 MG, OFLOXACIN 200.0 MG
NITZIX O 500MG/200MG SYPINR 48.71 for 30 ML SYRUPNITAZOXANIDE 500.0 MG, OFLOXACIN 200.0 MG
NITZIX O 500MG/200MG TABINR 95.61 for 10 TABLETSNITAZOXANIDE 500.0 MG, OFLOXACIN 200.0 MG
NIXIDE O 500MG/200MG TABINR 58 for 6 TABLETSNITAZOXANIDE 500.0 MG, OFLOXACIN 200.0 MG
NIZONIDE O 500MG/200MG TABINR 130.5 for 10 TABLETSNITAZOXANIDE 500.0 MG, OFLOXACIN 200.0 MG
NIZONIDE-O TABINR 130.5 for 10 TABLETSNITAZOXANIDE 500 MG, OFLOXACIN 200 MG
OFLOX N 500MG/200MG TABINR 94.88 for 10 TABLETSNITAZOXANIDE 500.0 MG, OFLOXACIN 200.0 MG
ZSTOP O 500MG/200MG TABINR 58.51 for 6 TABLETSNITAZOXANIDE 500.0 MG, OFLOXACIN 200.0 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

BESTOFLOX N 100MG/50MG SUSPINR 50 for 30 ML SUSPENSIONNITAZOXANIDE 100.0 MG, OFLOXACIN 50.0 MG
BONFLOX N 100MG/50MG SUSPINR 47 for 30 ML SUSPENSIONNITAZOXANIDE 100.0 MG, OFLOXACIN 50.0 MG
DIAGON SYPINR 50 for 30 ML SYRUPNITAZOXANIDE 100 MG, OFLOXACIN 50 MG
NETAZOX OF SUSPINR 87.8 for 50 ML SUSPENSIONNITAZOXANIDE 20 MG/ML, OFLOXACIN 10 MG/ML
NIZANOF 200MG/500MG TABINR 56.18 for 6 TABLETSOFLOXACIN 500.0 MG, NITAZOXANIDE 200.0 MG
NIZANOF 50MG/100MG DRY SYPINR 42.86 for 30 ML DRY SYRUPOFLOXACIN 100.0 MG, NITAZOXANIDE 50.0 MG
NIZONIDE O 100MG/50MG SUSPINR 80.5 for 50 ML SUSPENSIONNITAZOXANIDE 100.0 MG, OFLOXACIN 50.0 MG
TOFLOX N TABINR 101.6 for 10 TABLETSOFLOXACIN , NITAZOXANIDE
ZENFLOX NT 100MG/50MG SYPINR 98 for 30 ML SYRUPNITAZOXANIDE 100.0 MG, OFLOXACIN 50.0 MG
ZENFLOX PLUS 100MG/50MG DRY SYPINR 48.4 for 30 ML DRY SYRUPNITAZOXANIDE 100.0 MG, OFLOXACIN 50.0 MG
ZOXAKIND O 100MG/50MG SYPINR 48 for 30 ML SYRUPNITAZOXANIDE 100.0 MG, OFLOXACIN 50.0 MG
ZOXAKIND O SYPINR 48 for 30 ML SYRUPNITAZOXANIDE 100 MG, OFLOXACIN 50 MG