Drug Name

Tinidazole

Drug Uses

Tinidazole is used for treating certain parasitic and bacterial infections.

How to use

Use Tinidazole as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

Take Tinidazole by mouth with food.

If you have trouble swallowing the tablets, check with your doctor or pharmacist.

If you take cholestyramine, do not take it at the same time you take Tinidazole. Talk with your doctor about how you should take cholestyramine with Tinidazole.

If more than one dose of Tinidazole is required, continue using Tinidazole for the full course of treatment in order to clear up your infection completely, even if you feel better in a few days. Do not miss any doses.

Drug Class and Mechanism

Tinidazole is an antiprotozoal and antibiotic. It works by killing sensitive parasites and bacteria.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of Tinidazole , take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Storage

Store Tinidazole at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Brief storage at temperatures between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Tinidazole out of the reach of children and away from pets.

Warnings/Precautions

Do NOT use Tinidazole if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Tinidazole or to other nitroimidazole medicines (metronidazole)
• you have the blood disease porphyria
• you are in your first 3 months of pregnancy
• you are taking astemizole, busulfan, cisapride, or terfenadine
• you have taken disulfiram within the past 2 weeks

Some medical conditions may interact with Tinidazole . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have nerve, brain, or blood problems; a yeast infection; or a history of seizures or liver problems
• if you are undergoing dialysis

Possible Side Effects

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Constipation; diarrhea; dizziness; general body discomfort; headache; loss of appetite; metallic/bitter taste in mouth; nausea; stomach pain; tiredness; vomiting; weakness.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); abnormal skin sensations (prickling, tingling); depression; fever, chills, or persistent sore throat; hoarseness; irregular heartbeat; numbness or loss of feeling in the hands or feet; pounding in the chest; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; seizures; shortness of breath; unusual bruising or bleeding ; vaginal irritation or discharge.

More Information

If you have any questions about Tinidazole , please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
Tinidazole is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.