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Nitacure 100mg Suspension

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Nitacure 100mg Suspension 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.

Written By Dr. Syeda Aafia, MBA, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Sachin Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS,
Last updated on 26 Jul 2026 | 01:01 AM (IST)
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Your child’s medicine at a glance

Nitacure 100mg Suspension 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 Nitacure 100mg Suspension. 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.

Uses of Nitacure 100mg Suspension in children

Benefits of Nitacure 100mg Suspension for your child

Treatment of 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. Nitacure 100mg Suspension 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.

Side effects of Nitacure 100mg Suspension in children

Nitacure 100mg Suspension does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-
Common side effects of Nitacure
  • Urine discoloration
  • Skin rash
  • Abdominal pain
  • Headache
  • Chromaturia (abnormal coloration of urine)
  • Nausea

How can I give Nitacure 100mg Suspension to my child?

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. Nitacure 100mg Suspension should be taken with or after food.

How Nitacure Suspension works

Nitacure 100mg Suspension 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.

All substitutes for Nitacure 100mg Suspension

For information purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicine.

Quick tips

  • 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.
  • 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 your child starts to feel better. Stopping it early may increase the risk of further infection.
  • Discontinue Nitacure 100mg Suspension and inform the doctor immediately if your child develops a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or has difficulty in breathing.
  • Never save the medicine for future illnesses since its effectiveness in future infections cannot be guaranteed.
  • Give Nitacure 100mg Suspension only when prescribed by the doctor and only to the person for whom it is prescribed. Never share the medicines as they can harm.
  • Some self-care tips:
    1. Make sure your child maintains proper hygiene to prevent infections.
    2. Keep your child’s surroundings clean.
    3. Encourage your child to take proper rest to expedite recovery.
  • You have been prescribed Nitacure 100mg Suspension 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 Nitacure 100mg Suspension.
  • 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

Kidney

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Nitacure 100mg Suspension in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
However, consult with your child's doctor before giving Nitacure 100mg Suspension to your child if they have severe kidney disease.
Liver

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Nitacure 100mg Suspension in patients with liver disease.
However, consult your child’s doctor before giving Nitacure 100mg Suspension to your child if they have severe liver disease.
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Frequently asked questions

No serious adverse effects have been reported after intake of high doses of Nitacure 100mg Suspension. But this does not mean that it is safe to give more than the recommended doses of Nitacure 100mg Suspension. In case you have given an excess of Nitacure 100mg Suspension to your child, consult your child’s doctor right away.
If the complete dose of Nitacure 100mg Suspension 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.
Nitacure 100mg Suspension can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Nitacure 100mg Suspension. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
Yes, it is normal. The chemical properties of Nitacure 100mg Suspension may change the urine color. It is a harmless side effect that will subside once the medicine is stopped after completing the treatment.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Acylsalicylamides

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Antiprotozoal Agents

Related lab tests

References

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
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  4. University of Michigan: C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. Nitazoxanide. [Accessed 16 Feb. 2021] (online) Available from:
  5. Nitazoxanide [FDA Label]. Tampa, FL: Romark, L.C.; 2016. [Accessed 16 Feb. 2021] (online) Available from:
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Name: Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Alembic Road, Vadodara - 390 003, Gujarat,INDIA

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Country of origin: India
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