nitazoxanide 200 mg is a broad-spectrum antiparasitic medication effective against a variety of intestinal parasites. Here’s a quick rundown:
Treated parasites:
Protozoa: Giardia lamblia (giardiasis), Cryptosporidium parvum (cryptosporidiosis)
Helminths (worms): Ascaris lumbricoides (roundworm), Trichuris trichiura (whipworm) in some cases
May also be effective against:
Other protozoa like Entamoeba histolytica (amoebiasis) – although not always the first-line treatment
Other helminths like Taenia saginata (beef tapeworm) – further research needed
Key points:
Nitazoxanide is typically prescribed for giardiasis and cryptosporidiosis, infections caused by microscopic protozoa.
It works by disrupting the parasite’s energy metabolism, hindering its survival and growth.
While effective against some worms, it may not be the primary treatment for all types of helminth infections.
