TINIBA 500mg

Tiniba is used for treating certain types of parasitic and vaginal infections.

How it works?

This antibiotic works by stopping the growth of protozoa and bacteria causing infections.

Important information about Medicine

Tinidazole belongs to the class of nitroimidazoles antibiotics. It is an anti-parasitic that is usually recommended for giardiasis, amebiasis, bacterial vaginosis, acute necrotising ulcerative gingivitisand trichomoniasis.

Dosage information

The dosage would depend on the kind of infection being treated and condition of the patient. The doctor will decide on the dosage and duration of the course and you need to follow the instructions without a fail.

Strengths available

Tiniba is available in two strengths, 300mg and 500mg

What if you miss a dose?

Make sure that you do not skip any dose, in case, you miss one, take it as soon as you recall. If you feel that the time to next dose is near, skip the missed one and go with the scheduled one immediately.

What if you overdose?

Overdose of an antibiotic could prove fatal, do not change the dosage recommended by the doctor. In case you overdose and notice symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and headache, visit the nearby poison or hospital immediately.

Things to be taken care of

This medicine should not be taken by someone who is allergic to metronidazole or the one who is allergic to antibiotics. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, lactating or wish to conceive before you start taking this medicine. If you have a history of nervous system disorders, blood problems or suffer from kidney or liver disease inform your doctor about this. Do not take alcohol while taking Tiniba as this might cause stomach upset and severe nausea. Complete the course and do not stop taking the medicine suddenly unless instructed by the doctor as this could lead to several discomforting symptoms.

Side Effects

This drug might cause mild to moderate side effects in some, these are:

§  Metallic taste in mouth

§  Nausea

§  loss of appetite

§  dizziness

§  constipation

§  diarrhea

§  stomach cramps

Act promptly if any of these symptoms occur and seek complete medical assistance.

Interaction with other drugs

Tiniba might show possible interactions with warfarin, fluorouracil, cyclosporine, oxytetracycline, carbamazepine, tacrolimus, ketoconazole, fosphenytoin, rifamycins, erythromycin and phenytoin. Make sure you inform your doctor about any medicine that you are taking or have taken in the recent past as this will help him or decide whether Tiniba needs to be prescribed to you or not. Do not take this medicine with antacids, oral contraceptives, mineral or dietary supplements and herbal medicines as the constituents present in this might bring down the efficiency of this medicine and even interfere in its working.