Tinidazole: Instructions For Use, Analogs, Composition And Side Effect

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• pharmachologic effect
• Release form
• Composition
• Indications for use
• Contraindications
• Side effect
• Analogs
• Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
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Tinidazole is a popular drug for treating a variety of parasitic diseases and preventing the development of infectious complications after surgery.

pharmachologic effect

The drug exhibits high antiprotozoal and antibacterial activity. Its action is based on the ability to penetrate into anaerobic microorganisms and disrupt the structure of their DNA by inhibiting the synthesis of substances vital for them, which prevents their reproduction.

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Release form

The tablets are placed in packages containing from 1 to 5 contoured cells with 4 or 10 tablets in them. Each package must be accompanied by instructions for use.

The drug is available in the form of tablets and suppositories.

Composition

The content of the active substance - tinidazole in each tablet and suppository is 500 mg; in addition, additional components are used.

Indications for use

Self-medication can harm the body, and therefore is categorically contraindicated. It is not enough to read the instructions for what tinidazole is treating, you need to know the exact diagnosis, and for this you will need to pass tests, on the basis of which the doctor will prescribe adequate therapy.

The medicine is prescribed for giardiasis (it is considered one of the most effective remedies for lamblia), for amebiasis and amoebic dysentery, trichomoniasis, nonspecific vaginitis, etc. The medicine also helps to fight anaerobic infections: abscess, sepsis, peritonitis, pneumonia, etc.

It is also prescribed for nail fungus, but it should be borne in mind that each disease has its own therapeutic scheme, therefore, the doctor's prescriptions should be strictly followed.

This takes into account the patient's age, dosage, course duration. As a rule, it is 1-4 weeks. The tablets are taken during or immediately after a meal.

Contraindications

The drug is not prescribed:

• children under 12 years old;
• with diseases of the central nervous system due to organic causes;
• with individual drug intolerance;
• during pregnancy and lactation.

Side effect

Side effects are manifested in the form:

• increased fatigue, headaches and dizziness, disorders of coordination of movements and pronunciation function, peripheral neuropathy;
• dry and metallic taste in the mouth, diarrhea and dyspeptic disorders, loss of appetite;
• allergic reactions with pruritus and angioedema.

Another side, but absolutely harmless effect is the staining of urine in a dark color.

In addition, taking the drug has a negative effect when driving a car, driving complex equipment and performing complex work.

Analogs

Tinidazole, like most drugs, has analogs that have a similar effect, but the replacement of the drug with them should only be done by a doctor. Analogs include Naxodzhin, Safotsid, Clotrimazole, Ornisol, Ornidazole, Miramistin, Metrogyl, Metronidazole, Dazolik, Betadin, etc.

Terms of dispensing from pharmacies

It is dispensed in pharmacies only with a doctor's prescription. Many are interested in how much this drug costs. Its price is quite affordable: a package with 4 tablets will cost 40 rubles.