Cryptoper is a unique medicine that comes in the form of a dry powder that can be converted into an oral suspension by adding water. It contains the active ingredient nitazoxanide, a broad-spectrum antiparasitic drug. Nitazoxanide is effective in treating diarrhea caused by certain types of parasites that infect the gastrointestinal tract and cause intestinal disorders and various diarrheal conditions. Cryptoper is primarily used to treat diarrhea caused by Cryptosporidium, the parasite that causes cryptosporidiosis, and Giardia, the parasite that causes giardiasis. These are two common intestinal parasites that can lead to acute and chronic diarrhea.
The active ingredient in Cryptoper Oral Suspension
Cryptoper Oral Suspension contains the following active ingredient, which is the basis of its therapeutic antiparasitic effect:
Nitazoxanide: A synthetic drug belonging to the thiazole class. Nitazoxanide has a unique mechanism of action that involves inhibiting the enzyme pyruvate ferredoxin oxidoreductase, which is essential for the anaerobic metabolism of parasites. This inhibition impedes parasite growth and reproduction, ultimately leading to their elimination from the gastrointestinal tract. Nitazoxanide is effective against a variety of protozoan parasites, helminths, some bacteria, and viruses, making it a promising drug for the treatment of many infectious diseases.
Available Concentrations
Cryptoper is typically available as a dry powder in a sealed bottle or container. When the oral suspension is prepared by adding a specific amount of purified or cooled boiled water according to the manufacturer's instructions or the directions of a physician or pharmacist, the final concentration of the active ingredient is:
Nitazoxanide 100 mg/5 ml of prepared oral suspension.
It is essential to follow the preparation instructions carefully to ensure the correct concentration of the drug. Instructions may include shaking the bottle well after adding water and leaving it to stand for a short time before first use to ensure the powder is completely dissolved and forms a homogeneous suspension. A suitable measuring device (such as a measuring spoon or oral syringe) should be used to ensure the correct dosage is administered.
Indications for Use of Cryptoper Oral Suspension
Cryptoper Oral Suspension is primarily used to treat diarrhea caused by the following parasitic infections that affect the gastrointestinal tract:
Cryptosporidiosis caused by the parasite Cryptosporidium: Nitazoxanide is one of the few effective medications available to treat this type of parasitic infection, which can cause severe and persistent diarrhea, especially in individuals with weakened immune systems.
Giardiasis caused by the parasite Giardia: Nitazoxanide is an effective treatment option for giardia infections that cause diarrhea, abdominal pain, bloating, and nausea. It can be used as an alternative to or in addition to other antigiardia medications.