Ingredient

Tinidazole

Tinidazole is an antiparasitic agent used to treat protozoan infections.

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MFDS ingredient code M051652

What does it do?

Tinidazole is primarily a medication in the antiparasitic class used to treat protozoan infections. This ingredient is particularly effective against various protozoan diseases such as amoebiasis and trichomoniasis.

Tinidazole damages the DNA of protozoa, hindering their survival and reproduction. This helps to kill the infected protozoa and prevent the progression of the disease.

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Approved uses differ by product. Check each product's information for its actual use.

Good to know

Tinidazole is similar to metronidazole in action but has a longer half-life, resulting in a lower frequency of dosing. It may also be more effective against certain protozoa.

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Even with the same ingredient, strength, dosage form and how it is taken can differ.

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Even with the same ingredient, dosage and approved uses can differ by strength, dosage form and combined ingredients. Check each product's information before taking it.

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
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