PREVENT
TINIDAZOLE · by PLATINUM
Composition
Tab 150 mg/300 mg/500 mg/1 gm: Tinidazole 150 mg/300 mg/500 mg/1 gm.
Indications & Dosage
Anaerobic infections: Adult: Initially 2 g, followed by 1 g daily usually for 5-6 days, alternatively 500 mg twice daily usually for 5-6 days. Bacterial vaginosis, Acute ulcerative gingivitis: Adult: 2 g for 1 single dose. Abdominal surgery prophylaxis: Adult: 2 g for 1 single dose, to be administered approximately 12 hours before surgery. Intestinal amoebiasis: Adult: 2 g once daily for 2-3 days Children 1 month-11 yrs: 50-60 mg/kg once daily (max. per dose 2 g) for 3 days; 12-17 years: 2 g once daily for 2-3 days. Amoebic involvement of liver: Adult: 1.5-2 g once daily for 3-6 days. Children 1 month-11 yrs: 50-60 mg/kg once daily (max. per dose 2 g) for 5 days; 12-17 yrs: 1.5-2 g once daily for 3-6 days. Urogenital trichomoniasis, Giardiasis: Adult: 2 g for 1 single dose. Children 1 month-11 yrs: 50-75 mg/kg (max. per dose 2 g) for 1 single dose, dose may be repeated once if necessary; 12-17 yrs: 2 g for 1 single dose, dose may be repeated once if necessary. Helicobacter pylori eradication: Adult: (consult local protocol).
Contraindications
Blood dyscrasias, neurological disorders.
Precautions
Avoid in acute porphyrias
Interactions
Alcohol
Pregnancy
Contraindicated
Lactation
Contraindicated
Side Effects
Anorexia, furred tongue, GI disturbances, nausea, oral mucositis, taste disturbances, vomiting, urticaria, angioedema, CNS disturbances, dark urine, neuropathy and leucopenia on long term therapy.