Protogen 500 mg 4 tablets
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Product description
Tinidazole 500 mg tablets
What is the use of Tinidazole: Tinidazole is used to treat the following medical conditions: infections caused by organisms known as protozoa, such as amebiasis, giardiasis (gastric infections), trichomoniasis (genital inflammation).
Infection associated with gastric ulcer in conjunction with other medications.
Gingivitis.
Before surgical procedures to prevent bacterial infections.
Blood, skin, lung, chest, reproductive organs, or endometrial infections.
Vaginal inflammation.
Do not take Tinidazole:
If you are allergic to Tinidazole, or any similar medications, or any of the ingredients of this medicine.
Tell your doctor about allergies and symptoms you have.
If you currently have or have had a blood disorder.
If you have a central nervous system disease, including epilepsy (seizures).
If you are trying to conceive or during the first 13 weeks of pregnancy.
If you are breastfeeding.
Warnings and precautions:
Stop taking the medication immediately and talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you develop allergic reactions such as shortness of breath, rash, facial or neck swelling, low blood pressure, dizziness.
Talk to your healthcare provider if you experience abnormal neurological signs (such as dizziness, difficulty controlling movements) while taking this medication.
Your healthcare provider may recommend stopping this medication if necessary.
Do not drink alcohol during treatment and for 3 days after the last dose.
Consuming alcohol during this medication may cause stomach cramps, redness, palpitations, and vomiting.
This medication may affect fertility in males and females.
Talk to your doctor before starting this medication if you plan to have children.
Possible side effects:
Rare side effects include allergic reactions and seizures or convulsions.
Common side effects that usually disappear during treatment as your body adjusts include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, stomach cramps or pain, headache, rash, itching (usually affects the whole body), and dizziness.
Uncommon side effects include instability, dark urine, fatigue, redness of the neck or face, numbness, pain, tingling, or weakness in the feet or hands, chills or fever, painful mouth ulcers, bad metallic taste, dizziness, temporary decrease in white blood cells (usually without symptoms), tongue discoloration, and swelling or inflammation of the tongue/mouth.
Other medications and Tinidazole:
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken or might take any other medications, including prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, herbs, vitamins, and supplements.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication if you are taking blood thinners like warfarin.
How to take Tinidazole:
Take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.
Your doctor will determine the duration and dose needed based on the infection.
Your doctor may recommend a different dose if you are on dialysis.
Take the tablet during or after a meal.
Take the tablet with a full glass of water.
Swallow the tablet whole.
Take your doses at the same time each day.
Children under 12 years:
This medication is not recommended for bacterial infections in children under 12 because it has not been studied in this age group.
It can be used for protozoal infections in children under 12 as it has been shown not to cause side effects different from those in adults.
Your doctor will determine the appropriate dose for the child and may recommend repeating the dose once if the infection is not fully cleared.
Infection associated with gastric ulcer:
The usual recommended dose is one tablet (500 mg) orally twice daily.
Your doctor may prescribe two other medications with Tinidazole.
The usual treatment duration with the three drugs is one week.
Most bacterial infections:
The usual recommended dose is 4 tablets (2 grams) on the first day, followed by two tablets (1 gram) once daily or one tablet (500 mg) twice daily for a total treatment period of 5 to 6 days.
Bacterial vaginitis and acute ulcerative gingivitis:
The usual recommended dose is 4 tablets (2 grams) given as a single dose.
The dose may be 4 tablets (2 grams) over two consecutive days if you have vaginitis.
Prevention of bacterial infections after surgery:
The usual dose is 4 tablets (2 grams) given as a single dose about 12 hours before surgery.
Protozoal infections, intestinal amebiasis (a type of stomach infection):
Adults: The usual dose is 4 tablets (2 grams) once daily for 2 to 3 days.
Children: The usual dose is 50 to 60 mg/kg of body weight orally once daily for 3 days.
Liver amebiasis (a type of liver infection):
Adults: The usual dose is 3 to 4 tablets (1.5 to 2 grams) once daily for 3 to 6 days.
Children: The usual dose is 50 to 60 mg/kg of body weight orally once daily for 5 days.
Giardiasis (intestinal inflammation) and Trichomoniasis (genital infection in males and females):
Adults: The usual dose is 4 tablets (2 grams) as a single dose.
Children: The usual dose is 50 to 75 mg/kg of body weight as a single dose.
Storage of Tinidazole:
Keep the medicine out of reach of children and pets.
Store in a dry place below 25°C.
Do not use the medicine after the expiry date printed on the package.
Keep the medicine in its original container to protect from moisture and light.
Do not use damaged medicines.
Do not dispose of medicines in wastewater or household waste.
Product details:
Product model: Tablets
Product type: Tablets
Brand: Protogen
Quantity: 4 tablets


