TINIDAZOLE- AGIO TABLET 500 mg

Tinidazole Tablet


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Composition

Each Film Coated Tablet contains
Tinidazole B.P. 500 mg

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Indications

Tinidazole is indicated for the oral treatment of:
1. Urogenital trichomoniasis in both male and female patients. When infection with Trichomonas vaginalis is confirmed, simultaneous treatment of the consort is recommended.
2. Giardiasis.
3. Intestinal amoebiasis and amoebic involvement of the liver.


Dosage and Administration

It is recommended that oral Tinidazole to be taken during or after a meal.
1. Urogenital Trichomoniasis
Adults: preferred regimen - 2 g orally as a single stat dose.
Children: 50 mg - 75 mg per kg of body mass given as a single dose. It may be necessary to repeat this dose once in some cases.

2. Giardiasis
Adults: 2 g orally as a single stat dose.
Children: 50 mg - 75 mg per kg of body mass given as a single dose. It may be necessary to repeat this dose once in some cases.

3. Intestinal Amoebiasis
Adults: 2 g orally as a single daily dose for 3 days.
Children: 60 mg per kg of body mass given as a single daily dose on each of 3 consecutive days.


Contraindications
Tinidazole should not be administered to patients with a known hypersensitivity to the drug or to any of its components.

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