Leaflet TINIZOL 500mg film-coated tablets
Indicated for: bacterial and protozoal infections
Route of administration: oral
Substance: tinidazole (nitroimidazole antimicrobial)
ATC: P01AB02 (Antiparasitic products, insecticides and repellents | Agents against amoebiasis and other protozoal diseases | Nitroimidazole derivatives)
Dose adjustment may be needed in kidney disease.
Risk of severe allergic reaction. Seek urgent medical help if serious symptoms occur.
Seek medical advice if severe or persistent diarrhea occurs.
Tinidazole is an antimicrobial medication used to treat infections caused by protozoa and anaerobic bacteria. It is effective against conditions such as trichomoniasis, giardiasis, amebiasis, and anaerobic bacterial infections, including bacterial vaginosis. Tinidazole works by damaging the DNA of microorganisms, thereby inhibiting their growth and reproduction.
The medication is taken orally, usually as a single dose or over a short period, depending on the type and severity of the infection. It is important to complete the full course of treatment as prescribed by a doctor, even if symptoms improve before finishing.
Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, a metallic taste in the mouth, headache, and fatigue. Rarely, allergic reactions or neurological effects, such as dizziness or seizures, may occur. Tinidazole is contraindicated during the first trimester of pregnancy and in patients with hypersensitivity to nitroimidazoles. Additionally, alcohol consumption should be avoided during treatment and for at least 72 hours after completing it, as it may cause severe adverse reactions (disulfiram-like effect).
General data about TINIZOL 500mg
- Substance: tinidazole
- Date of latest medicines list: 01-06-2026
- Product code: W42888001
- Concentration: 500mg
- Pharmaceutical form: film-coated tablets
- Quantity: 4
- Product type: Generic medicine
- Price: 5.00 RON
- Prescription status: P-RF - Medicines dispensed with a medical prescription that is retained by the pharmacy and cannot be renewed.
Pharmaceutical forms available for tinidazole
Concentrations available for tinidazole
- 0.2%
- 500mg
Compensation lists for TINIZOL 500mg Zentiva
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A - Sublist A with 90% discount from the reference price
Price
Copayment
Patient
5.00 RON
4.50 RON
0.50 RON