Elinide 500 Tablet

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Last updated on 17 Nov 2025 | 12:01 PM (IST)

Elinide 500 Tablet is an antiparasitic medication, used in the treatment of diarrhea and worm infections. It inhibits the growth of the parasite and thus treats your infection.

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General Information

Contains

Nitazoxanide (500mg)

Marketer

Kachhela Medex Pvt Ltd

Storage

Store below 25°C

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Product introduction

Elinide 500 Tablet should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It should be taken with food, preferably at a fixed time. Avoid skipping any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply take the next dose as planned.

Some people may experience headaches, a change in urine colour, abdominal pain, and nausea as the side effects of this medicine. Please consult your doctor if these do not resolve or persist for a longer duration. You may be monitored with blood tests and liver function tests throughout your treatment.

Before you start Elinide 500 Tablet, let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions. Inform your doctor about all the medications you are taking, as some medicines may interact with Elinide 500 Tablet. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Elinide 500 Tablet to ensure safety.

Uses of Elinide Tablet

Diarrhea
Worm infections

Benefits of Elinide Tablet

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. Elinide 500 Tablet helps to treat diarrhea that is caused due to parasitic worm infections. This medicine can relieve frequent loose motions and also help you to stay well by preventing them from coming back. You need to take this medicine regularly to get the most out of it and you should drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated.

Worm infections
Elinide 500 Tablet is an antibiotic medicine that helps treat many parasitic worm infections. It works by stopping the further growth of parasites causing the infection. This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all parasites are killed and do not become resistant. This medicine is generally safe to use while pregnant or breastfeeding, but you should ask your doctor.

Side effects of Elinide Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Elinide

Nausea
Abdominal pain
Headache
Chromaturia (abnormal coloration of urine)

How to use Elinide Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Elinide 500 Tablet should be taken with or after food.

How Elinide Tablet works

Nitazoxanide is an antiparasitic medication. It inhibits the production of certain chemicals and substances essential for energy metabolism and growth of the parasite.

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Quick tips

You have been prescribed Elinide 500 Tablet to treat a variety of parasitic worm infections.
It should be taken with food.
It can be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take it during pregnancy. Use birth control measures to prevent pregnancy while taking Elinide 500 Tablet.
Your doctor may monitor your blood counts and liver function before you start taking this medicine and regularly throughout your treatment.
Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Inform your doctor if you develop signs of infection.
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.
You have been prescribed Elinide 500 Tablet to treat a variety of parasitic worm infections.
It should be taken with food.
Do not crush, chew, or break the tablet. Swallow it whole with a full glass of water.
It can be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take it during pregnancy. Use birth control measures to prevent pregnancy while taking Elinide 500 Tablet.
Your doctor may monitor your blood counts and liver function before you start taking this medicine and regularly throughout your treatment.
Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Inform your doctor if you develop signs of infection.
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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Elinide 500 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

$med_name is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies do not indicate harmful effects. However, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

Elinide 500 Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.
If you are taking Elinide 500 Tablet, monitor the baby for diarrhea.

Driving

UNSAFE

Elinide 500 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Elinide 500 Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Elinide 500 Tablet in patients with liver disease.

Frequently asked questions

Is Elinide 500 Tablet effective?

Elinide 500 Tablet is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Elinide 500 Tablet too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

Can the use of Elinide 500 Tablet cause dizziness?

Yes, Elinide 500 Tablet can make you feel dizzy. Avoid driving, operating on machinery, working at heights or participating in potentially dangerous activities, especially during the initial days of your treatment. However, if your condition does not improve, consult your doctor.

Are there any specific contraindications associated with the use of Elinide 500 Tablet?

The use of Elinide 500 Tablet is contraindicated in patients with known allergy to any other ingredients of this medicine, and if you are suffering from asthma. Tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions before taking the medicine.

What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Elinide 500 Tablet?

Keep this medicine in the container or pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it as mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children, and other people.

What if I forget to take a dose of Elinide 500 Tablet?

If you forget a dose of Elinide 500 Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose in the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.

Is Elinide 500 Tablet safe?

Elinide 500 Tablet is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Acylsalicylamides

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Antiprotozoal Agents

Related lab tests

Stool Examination R/M

References

Phillips MA, Stanley SL Jr. Chemotherapy of Protozoal Infections: Amebiasis, Giardiasis, Trichomoniasis, Trypanosomiasis, Leishmaniasis, and Other Protozoal Infections. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1432-33.
Rosenthal PJ. Antiprotozoal Drugs. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 918.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. p. 983.
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Name: Kachhela Medex Pvt Ltd
Address: Shop No. 335, 3rd Floor, Sandesh Dawa Bazar Near Haj House, Ganjipeth, Nagpur 440018

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Country of origin: India

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Elinide Tablet

Benefits of Elinide Tablet

Side effects of Elinide Tablet

How to use Elinide Tablet

How Elinide Tablet works

All substitutes for Elinide 500 Tablet

Nizonide 500 Tablet

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

Is Elinide 500 Tablet effective?

Can the use of Elinide 500 Tablet cause dizziness?

Are there any specific contraindications associated with the use of Elinide 500 Tablet?

What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Elinide 500 Tablet?

What if I forget to take a dose of Elinide 500 Tablet?

Is Elinide 500 Tablet safe?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Stool Examination R/M

References

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