Tinidazole (Tinidazole)

Adult dose

1. Trichomoniasis and giardiasis Adults: Administer 2g of tinidazole orally as a single dose, or administer 150mg per dose 3 times daily for 5 days or 150mg per dose twice daily for 7 days. 2. Anaerobic bacterial infections The usual adult dose of this drug is 2g as a single dose on the first day, followed by 1g once daily from the next day, or 500mg per dose twice daily, administered orally. Prevention of postoperative infections: Administer 2g orally as a single dose 12 hours before surgery. Acute ulcerative gingivitis: Administer 2g orally as a single dose. 3. Amebiasis Adults: Administer 2g of this drug orally once daily for 2～3 days. 4. Nonspecific vaginitis The usual adult dose of this drug is 2g orally once daily for 1～2 days. * Adjust as appropriate according to age and symptoms. * Take with food.

Child dose

1. Trichomoniasis and giardiasis Children: Administer 50～75mg/kg body weight as a single dose. 3. Amebiasis Children: Administer 50～60mg/kg body weight once daily for 3 days.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For example, people with allergies to this drug or similar ingredients, those with blood disorders or a history of such disorders, patients with structural problems in the nervous system, and women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not take this medication. Also, since this medication contains lactose, people with a genetic disorder that prevents lactose digestion should avoid taking it. Patients with severe liver disease should use this medication with caution as it can be slowly broken down in the body, leading to accumulation in the blood. Patients with candidiasis may experience worsening symptoms while taking this medication, and concomitant use with antifungal agents may be necessary. Individuals allergic or sensitive to the color additive Yellow No. 4 included in this medication should also use it cautiously. Gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhea, and a metallic taste may occur during treatment, as well as allergic reactions like skin rash, itching, and angioedema. Blood-related issues or candidal vaginitis may arise, along with symptoms such as headaches, fatigue, dry mouth, discolored urine (dark urine), dizziness, coordination difficulties, and ataxia. Alcohol consumption should be avoided during treatment with this medication. Concomitant consumption of alcohol may lead to uncomfortable symptoms like nausea, vomiting, headaches, and dizziness. Additionally, this medication may affect the nervous system; if symptoms like dizziness or movement control disorders occur, treatment should be discontinued immediately. This medication can interact with other drugs, so caution is advised when taken with anticoagulants such as warfarin, lithium, phenytoin, cyclosporine, tacrolimus, 5-FU, cholestyramine, and oxytetracycline. It is recommended not to take this medication in the early stages of pregnancy, and if used in the second trimester, it should only be used when the benefits outweigh the risks, as determined by a physician. For breastfeeding mothers, as this medication can be passed into breast milk, it is necessary to discontinue breastfeeding during the treatment period. The safety and efficacy of this medication in children over the age of 3 have not been sufficiently confirmed. In cases of overdose, there is no specific antidote, and emergency treatment such as gastric lavage and treatment based on symptoms should be sought.

• Nausea
• vomiting
• loss of appetite
• diarrhea
• metallic taste
• coated tongue
• erythema
• urticaria
• pruritus
• angioedema

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to avoid exposure to air and moisture. It is best kept at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees.

Appearance

Yellow round film-coated tablet

Package unit

500 tablets/bottle