| What is Alinia used for? Alinia
is used to treat diarrhea caused by the parasites Cryptosporidium
parvum and Giardia lambia in children ages 1 through
11. Safety and effectiveness of Alinia is not known in patient
with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), patients with immune
problems, children less than 1, children greater than 11,
or adults.
What should I tell my doctor or health care provider?
Tell your health care provider if you:
- have diabetes, because Alinia contains sucrose,
a type of sugar
- have or had liver problems
- have or had kidney problems
- have or had bile or gallbladder problems
Tell your health care provider about all the medicines
you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines,
vitamins, and herbal supplements. Some medicines may affect
how Alinia works or Alinia may affect how your other medicines
work.
What are some possible side effects of Alinia?
(This is NOT a complete list of side effects
reported with Alinia. Your health care provider can discuss
with you a more complete list of side effects.)
Some possible side effects with Alinia include:
- abdominal pain
- diarrhea
- vomiting
- headache
When these side effects occur, they are generally
mild and go away in a short time.
For more detailed information about Alnia, ask
your health care provider or pharmacist.
Common Misspelling: allina, alinea, aleneia |
