Nitazoxanide

Independent reference data for Nitazoxanide (CAS 55981-09-4), compiled from public chemistry databases.

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Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

Animal Drugs -> FDA Approved Animal Drug Products (Green Book) -> Active IngredientsFor the treatment of diarrhea in adults and children caused by the protozoa Giardia lamblia, and for the treatment of diarrhea in children caused by the protozoan, Cryptosporidium parvum. Nitazoxanide has not been shown to be superior to placebo medication for the management of diarrhea caused by Cryptosporidium parvum in patients with HIV/immunodeficiency.

Synonyms and trade names

NITAZOXANIDE; 55981-09-4; Alinia; Nitazoxanida; Nitazoxanidum; Benzamide, 2-(acetyloxy)-N-(5-nitro-2-thiazolyl)-; 2-[(5-nitro-1,3-thiazol-2-yl)carbamoyl]phenyl acetate; 2-(Acetolyloxy)-N-(5-nitro-2-thiazolyl)benzamide; DTXSID5033757; NSC697855; NSC-697855; NSC-760057; PH 5776; PH-5776; SOA12P041N; Salicylamide, N-(5-nitro-2-thiazolyl)-, acetate (ester)

Regulatory listings held on file

GHS notification summary	4.3% (2 / 47)

GHS hazard classification

GHS notification summary	4.3% (2 / 47)
Reported hazard statements	H302 (95.7%), H315 (95.7%), H319 (95.7%), H335 (93.6%)

This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 4.3% (2 of 47) of reports.

H302 (95.7%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]

What the public record says

Nitazoxanide · CAS 55981-09-4 · C12H9N3O5S. UNII SOA12P041N. Boiling Point: 394; Melting Point: 202; Melting Point: 202 °C.

Physical description and handling notes

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.