Note: This document contains side effect information about nitazoxanide. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Alinia.
Applies to nitazoxanide: oral powder for suspension, oral tablet.
Serious side effects of Alinia
Along with its needed effects, nitazoxanide (the active ingredient contained in Alinia) may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking nitazoxanide:
Incidence not known
- Diarrhea
Other side effects of Alinia
Some side effects of nitazoxanide may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.
Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
Less common
- Abdominal or stomach pain
- headache
- nausea
- urine changes
Incidence not known
- Dizziness
- heartburn
- hives or welts, itching, or skin rash
- redness of the skin
- trouble breathing
- vomiting
For Healthcare Professionals
Applies to nitazoxanide: oral powder for reconstitution, oral tablet.
General
Side effects were generally mild. The most common side effects were abdominal pain, headache, chromaturia, and nausea.[Ref]
Gastrointestinal
Common (1% to 10%): Abdominal pain, nausea
Frequency not reported: Vomiting, flatulence, dyspepsia, constipation, dry mouth, enlarged salivary glands
Postmarketing reports: Diarrhea, gastroesophageal reflux disease[Ref]
Nervous system
Common (1% to 10%): Headache
Frequency not reported: Somnolence, tremor, hypesthesia, syncope
Postmarketing reports: Dizziness[Ref]
Genitourinary
Common (1% to 10%): Chromaturia
Frequency not reported: Discolored urine, dysuria, amenorrhea, metrorrhagia, edema labia[Ref]
Dermatologic
Frequency not reported: Pruritus, sweat
Postmarketing reports: Rash, urticaria[Ref]
Respiratory
Frequency not reported: Epistaxis, rhinitis, lung disease, pharyngitis
Postmarketing reports: Dyspnea[Ref]
Other
Frequency not reported: Asthenia, fever, pain, pelvic pain, back pain, influenza syndrome, earache, chills, thirst, infection[Ref]
Metabolic
Frequency not reported: Anorexia, increased appetite[Ref]
Musculoskeletal
Frequency not reported: Myalgia, leg cramps, spontaneous bone fracture[Ref]
Cardiovascular
Frequency not reported: Tachycardia, hypertension[Ref]
Hematologic
Frequency not reported: Anemia, leukocytosis[Ref]
Renal
Frequency not reported: Kidney pain, increased creatinine[Ref]
Psychiatric
Frequency not reported: Insomnia[Ref]
Hepatic
Frequency not reported: Increased ALT[Ref]
Hypersensitivity
Frequency not reported: Allergic reaction[Ref]
Ocular
Frequency not reported: Eye discoloration (including pale yellow eye discoloration)[Ref]
