ALINIA vs ORNIDYL

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 20, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. ALINIA and ORNIDYL are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	ALINIA	ORNIDYL
Rating	New	70/100
Pharmacy pays	~$2638.68 /30	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	NITAZOXANIDE	EFLORNITHINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Romark	Sanofi Aventis US
Dosage forms	Tablet	Injectable
Drug class	Antiprotozoal	Antiprotozoal
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Cryptosporidiosis, Diarrhea, Giardiasis	Hypertrichosis, African Trypanosomiasis

alinia ornidyl

Rating

New

70/100

Pharmacy pays

~$2638.68 /30

—

Type

Active ingredient

NITAZOXANIDE

EFLORNITHINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Romark

Sanofi Aventis US

Dosage forms

Tablet

Injectable

Drug class

Antiprotozoal

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Cryptosporidiosis, Diarrhea, Giardiasis

Hypertrichosis, African Trypanosomiasis

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Alinia and Ornidyl?

Alinia contains Nitazoxanide, while Ornidyl contains Eflornithine Hydrochloride — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.