Alinia Dosage
Generic name: NITAZOXANIDE 100mg in 5mL
Dosage form: tablet, powder, for oral suspension
Drug class: Amebicides
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 20, 2024.
2.1 Recommended Dosage and Important Administration Instructions
Important Administration Instructions for Pediatric Patients 11 years of Age or Younger:
ALINIA tablets should not be administered to pediatric patients 11 years of age or younger because a single tablet contains a greater amount of nitazoxanide than the recommended dosing in this pediatric age group.
Table 1. Recommended Dosage
Age | Dosage | Duration |
1-3 years |
5 mL of ALINIA for Oral suspension (100 mg nitazoxanide) taken orally every 12 hours with food |
|
4-11 years |
10 mL of ALINIA for Oral Suspension (200 mg nitazoxanide) taken orally every 12 hours with food |
3 Days |
12 years and older | One ALINIA Tablet (500 mg nitazoxanide) taken orally every 12 hours with food or25 mL of ALINIA for Oral Suspension (500 mg nitazoxanide) taken orally every 12 hours with food |
2.2 Directions for Mixing ALINIA for Oral Suspension
Reconstitute ALINIA for Oral Suspension as follows:
- Measure 48 mL of water for preparation of the 100 mg/5 mL suspension
- Tap bottle until all powder flows freely.
- Add approximately one-half of the 48 mL of water required for reconstitution and shake vigorously to suspend powder.
- Add remainder of water and again shake vigorously
Keep container tightly closed, and shake the suspension well before each administration. The reconstituted suspension may be stored for 7 days at room temperature, after which any unused portion must be discarded.
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