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Tini 500 MG Tablet

Manufactured byMerck Consumer Healthcare Ltd.
ContainsTinidazole
Description
Tini 500 MG Tablet is an antibiotic, used in the treatment of certain types of vaginal infections like bacterial vaginosis (an infection caused by an overgrowth of harmful bacteria in the vagina) and trichomoniasis (a sexually transmitted disease that can affect men and women). Tini 500 MG Tablet is also used to treat certain types of parasite infections like giardiasis (an infection of the intestine that can cause diarrhoea, gas, and stomach cramps), and amebiasis (an infection of the intestine that can cause diarrhoea, gas, stomach cramps and can spread to other organs such as the liver). This medicine works by stopping the growth of certain bacteria and parasites. Tini 500 MG Tablet show some side effects like nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, and skin rash. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects persist for a long time. Avoid taking this medicine if you have a known allergy to it. Tini 500 MG Tablet can cause drowsiness. Avoid the consumption of alcohol while you take this medicine as it may cause excessive drowsiness. Also, do not drive or perform any activity that needs mental alertness while you take Tini 500 MG Tablet. Tini 500 MG Tablet should be taken with food, every day at the same time to get the desired result. Avoid consuming more than the prescribed dose and make sure that the course of treatment must be completed as directed by your doctor. Tini 500 MG Tablet can interact with other medications and health conditions. To make sure this medicine is safe for you, inform your doctor if you have had any medical condition or disorders of the kidney, heart or liver, etc. Inform your doctor about any other medications that you are taking. Also, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or are breastfeeding before taking this medicine.
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Substitutes

List of substitutes for Tini 500 MG Tablet

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Tinifas 500 MG Tablet
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Tini 500 MG Tablet

  • Bitter taste
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Indigestion
  • Loss of appetite
  • Weight loss
  • Depression
  • Sleeplessness
  • Heartburn

Uses of Tini 500 MG Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

  • Amebiasis
  • Trichomoniasis
  • Bacterial Vaginosis
  • Giardiasis
  • Sexually transmitted diseases prophylaxis
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The onset time of action of Tini 500 MG Tablet is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The duration of action for Tini 500 MG Tablet is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Consumption of alcohol is not recommended while you are on treatment with Tini 500 MG Tablet. Symptoms such as a fast heartbeat, warmth, headache, dizziness and breathing difficulty should be reported to your doctor.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendency has been reported for Tini 500 MG Tablet.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Tini 500 MG Tablet is not known to cause birth defects when taken during pregnancy. However, it is always better to consult your doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe you this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Tini 500 MG Tablet is not known to be harmful in breastfeeding women. However, discuss all the potential benefits and risks with your doctor before taking this medicine.

Allergy

Avoid taking Tini 500 MG Tablet if you are allergic to it. Serious allergic reactions to this medicine are rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulties, etc.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Tini 500 MG Tablet is not known to cause birth defects when taken during pregnancy. However, it is always better to consult your doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe you this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks.

Breast-feeding

Tini 500 MG Tablet is not known to be harmful in breastfeeding women. However, discuss all the potential benefits and risks with your doctor before taking this medicine.
General warnings

Blood cell count

In people with low blood cell count, prolonged treatment with Tini 500 MG Tablet is reported to further decrease the cell count. Your doctor may switch the therapy based on the clinical condition.

Neurologic Toxicity

Tini 500 MG Tablet may cause neurological effects like convulsions and peripheral neuropathy. Inform your doctor if you have any neurological problems. Any symptoms like convulsions, tingling or burning sensation of hands and feet should be reported to your doctor.

Dialysis

Dialysis is a procedure to remove waste products and excess fluid from the blood when the kidneys stop working properly. The desired effect of Tini 500 MG Tablet is not achieved in people undergoing dialysis. It is necessary to schedule the dose for administration after the dialysis procedure or supplemental doses can be given after dialysis.

Driving or Operating machines

Tini 500 MG Tablet may cause dizziness, confusion, or fits in some people. Avoid driving vehicles or operating machines after taking this medicine.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it’s almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

N/A

Instructions

Consumption of alcohol is not recommended while you are on treatment with Tini 500 MG Tablet. Symptoms such as a fast heartbeat, warmth, headache, dizziness and breathing difficulty should be reported to your doctor.
Interaction with Medicine

Cholera Vaccine

Disulfiram

Dicumarol

Docetaxel

Cisplatin

Warfarin

Atorvastatin

Golimumab

Disease interactions

Kidney Disease

High doses and prolonged use of Tini 500 MG Tablet may increase the risk of kidney injury. Your doctor may advise regular kidney function tests and adjust the dose of the medicine based on the creatinine clearance (CrCl).

Liver Disease

Tini 500 MG Tablet may cause liver injury. The levels of liver enzymes should be obtained before initiating the therapy. Any signs of elevation in the liver enzymes should be informed to your doctor. He may discontinue the treatment until the levels are normal.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take Tini 500 MG Tablet with food. Do not take in larger amounts than advised. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable effects. Do not stop taking the medicine without consulting your doctor. Drink an adequate amount of water in order to reduce the risk of kidney injury.
Miscelleneous

To be taken with food

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
Tini 500 MG Tablet works by interfering with the DNA of the bacterial cell and stops the protein synthesis processes. This action kills the bacteria and stops the spread of the infection.
Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Approved

Approved

Classification

Category

Amebicides

Schedule

Schedule H

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