NT-Tox^®

Therapeutic Segment:
Anti-diarrheal

Generic Name:
Nitazoxanide

Description:
NT-TOX® Tablets and NT-TOX For Oral Suspension contain the active ingredient, nitazoxanide, a synthetic antiprotozoal agent for oral administration. Nitazoxanide is a light yellow crystalline powder. It is poorly soluble in ethanol and practically insoluble in water. Chemically, nitazoxanide is 2-acetyloxy-N-(5-nitro- 2-thiazolyl)benzamide.

Indication:
Diarrhea caused by Giardia lamblia or Cryptosporidium parvum: NT-TOX Oral Suspension (patients 1 year of age and older) and NT-TOX Tablets (patients 12 years and older) are indicated for the treatment of diarrhea caused by Giardia lamblia or Cryptosporidium parvum. NT-TOX Oral Suspension and NT-TOX Tablets have not been shown to be superior to placebo for the treatment of diarrhea caused by Cryptosporidium parvum in HIV-infected or immunodeficient patients.

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