Tinidazole Tablets
Indicated to target anaerobic bacterial infections to support recovery.
- Category
- Antibiotics
- Active ingredient
- Tinidazole
- Supply
- Pharmacy
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 500mg
Tinidazole Tablets details
- Conditions
- Giardiasis · Trichomoniasis · Anaerobic Bacterial Infections
- Alternative names
- Fasigyn
- Therapeutic class
- Nitroimidazole Antibiotic
- Pharmacological class
- Nitroimidazole
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to nitroimidazoles; neurological disorders
- Precautions and warnings
- monitor for peripheral neuropathy
- Minor side effects
- nausea; metallic taste
- Moderate side effects
- diarrhoea; anorexia
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Patient summary
- indicated to target anaerobic bacterial infections to support recovery.
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Manufacturer
- Pfizer
- Onset Time
- 2 hours
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C in a dry place.
- Drug interactions
- alcohol; warfarin
Serious side effects
seizures, requires immediate medical attention; peripheral neuropathy, requires immediate medical attention
Mechanism of action
it acts by causing DNA strand breakage and inhibiting further DNA synthesis in susceptible microorganisms.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: avoid in first trimester. Breastfeeding: stop use for 3 days after treatment.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Tinidazole Tablets
Tinidazole Tablets contain the active ingredient tinidazole, used to treat giardiasis, trichomoniasis and anaerobic bacterial infections. The same medicinal component is also sold under the brand name Fasigyn, supplied as a tablet in a strength of 500mg.
Tinidazole Tablets availability in Asia
Tinidazole is registered across 14 markets including South Korea, Japan and the UAE, with availability also in Singapore, Hong Kong and Thailand. Generic tinidazole, much of it made in India, offers a consistent option for expats and residents across the region who may be far from a well stocked local pharmacy. This medication is best used under a doctor’s care to address the specific condition.