Cryptosporidiosis and Giardiasis Prevention9,10
One of the simplest and most effective ways to prevent infection is to always wash your hands thoroughly with water and soap for at least 20 seconds.
Washing your hands is especially helpful before eating food and after using the toilet or changing a diaper. Also, wash your hands after gardening, since these parasites can be found in soil.
Crypto has a high tolerance to chlorine and can survive in chlorinated pool water for extended periods. Therefore, do not swallow the water if you are bathing at a recreational facility, including swimming pools. Lakes and rivers can also be contaminated with Crypto and Giardia.
Treatment of Diarrhea caused by Crypto and Giardia
Prescription drugs such as Alinia are available to treat the diarrhea caused by Crypto and Giardia. Alinia is the only drug approved by the FDA to treat diarrhea caused by Crypto. Alinia should be taken as prescribed by a healthcare provider.†
If you experience diarrhea and think you may have encountered Crypto or Giardia, you should contact your doctor.
Talk to your doctor to see if Alinia is right for you. Please see the Full Prescribing Information for more information.
† See Full Prescribing Information for full Dosing and Administration instructions.