Manufacturer: Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition : Tinidazole(300mg)
Tinidazole 300mg Tablet is also used in the treatment of dental infections, leg ulcers, and pressure sores. This medicine should be taken with food, at the same time each day to get the most benefit. The amount you are advised will depend on what you are being treated for and how bad it is, but you should take this antibiotic exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Your symptoms may get better after a short time but do not stop taking it until you have finished a full course of treatment, even if you feel well. If you stop taking it early, some bacteria may survive, and the infection may come back. Do not drink any alcohol while taking this medicine and for some days after stopping it. Otherwise, you may get unpleasant side effects like nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain.
The most common side effects of this medicine are headache, dryness in the mouth, nausea, and a slight metallic taste in the mouth. These are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days. You can try using sugarless candies or lozenges to overcome any dryness or metallic taste in the mouth.
Before using this medicine, inform your doctor if you are allergic to any medicine or have any kidney or liver problems or any disease of the nervous system. This medicine should not be taken if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless it is absolutely necessary and prescribed by your doctor.
Tinidazole 300mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria and other microorganisms that cause infections by damaging their DNA.
The plasma half-life of tinidazole is approximately 12-14 hours. Tinidazole is excreted by the liver and the kidneys. Tinidazole is excreted in the urine mainly as unchanged drug (approximately 20-25% of the administered dose). Approximately 12% of the drug is excreted in the feces.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Tinidazole
Headache
Dryness in mouth
Nausea
Metallic taste
The use of tinidazole is contraindicated: In patients with a previous history of hypersensitivity to tinidazole or other nitroimidazole derivatives. Reported reactions have ranged in severity from urticaria to Stevens-Johnson syndrome [see ADVERSE REACTIONS].
Tinidazole 300mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Consuming alcohol while taking Tinidazole 300mg Tablet may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).
Tinidazole 300mg Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
If a single dose of Tinidazole 300mg Tablet is used, it is recommended to hold breastfeeding for 12-24 hours to allow the removal of the drug.
Tinidazole is used to treat infections caused by protozoa (eg, trichomoniasis, giardiasis, and amebiasis). It is also used to treat adult women with vaginal infections (bacterial vaginosis).
Drug-Drug Interactions: TINIDAZOLE may interact with HIV medications (e.g. amprenavir), antifungal medication (e.g. clotrimazole, itraconazole, ketoconazole, voriconazole), heart or blood pressure medication (e.g. diltiazem, felodipine, nifedipine, verapamil), seizure medication (e.g. carbamazepine, felbamate, oxcarbazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, primidone) and live vaccines (e.g. cholera, typhoid, BCG).
Food-Drug Interactions: TINIDAZOLE is not to be taken with alcohol, causing flushing, abdominal cramps, vomiting, and rapid heartbeat.
Drug-Disease Interactions: TINIDAZOLE may interact with disease conditions, including Bone Marrow Depression/Low Blood Counts, neurologic toxicity, and liver diseases.
Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:
AMPRENAVIR
CHOLERA VACCINE
TYPHOID VACCINE
Do not chew, crush or break it. Tinidazole 300mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Tinidazole 300mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Tinidazole 300mg Tablet treats infections caused by bacteria and parasites.
It may also be used to prevent infections following surgery.
Always take the complete course of treatment, as advised by your doctor, even if you feel better.
It may cause side effects like nausea, stomach upset, and a metallic taste in the mouth.
Tinidazole 300mg Tablet used in a high dose or for a prolonged time increases the risk of side effects such as nerve damage. Take it only as prescribed by your doctor.
Do not drink alcohol during or for 2-3 days after treatment with this medicine. You may develop nausea, vomiting, flushing and headache.
Inform your doctor if you have liver disease. Your dose may need to be adjusted in severe liver disease.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Tinidazole 300mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Q. Is Tinidazole 300mg Tablet effective?
Tinidazole 300mg Tablet is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Tinidazole 300mg Tablet too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
Q. Should Tinidazole 300mg Tablet be taken with food?
Yes, Tinidazole 300mg Tablet should be taken with food. Food helps to reduce the chances of developing side effects such as stomach pain, vomiting, and diarrhea, which you may experience if Tinidazole 300mg Tablet is taken on an empty stomach. If you have any doubts, consult your doctor.
Q. What if I forget to take a dose of Tinidazole 300mg Tablet?
If you forget a dose of Tinidazole 300mg Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose in the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.
Q. Can I stop taking Tinidazole 300mg Tablet if I start feeling better?
No, you should not stop taking Tinidazole 300mg Tablet if you start feeling better. It is common to feel better early in the course of treatment. Although sudden stopping of Tinidazole 300mg Tablet is not associated with any unpleasant reactions. But, it is advised to take the medicine as per your doctor’s advice to cure your condition completely and to get maximum benefit.
