Dose adjustment in renal impairment
Dose adjustment may be needed in kidney disease.
Leaflet TIPROGYN 500mg film-coated tablets
- Product code:
- W68353001
- Quantity:
- 4
- 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
Precautions:
Anaphylaxis
Risk of severe allergic reaction. Seek urgent medical help if serious symptoms occur.
Colitis / severe diarrhea
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).
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 TIPROGYN 500mg
- Substance:
- tinidazole
- Date of latest medicines list:
- 01-06-2026
- Product code:
- W68353001
- Concentration:
- 500mg
- Pharmaceutical form:
- film-coated tablets
- Quantity:
- 4
- Product type:
- Generic medicine
- Price:
- 5.00 RON
- Prescription status:
- P-6L — Medicines dispensed with a medical prescription that is not retained by the pharmacy and may be renewed; the prescription may be used for 6 months from the date of issue.
Pharmaceutical forms available for tinidazole
Concentrations available for tinidazole
- 0.2%
- 500mg
Compensation lists for TIPROGYN 500mg Helcor
A - Sublist A with 90% discount from the reference price
- Price
- 5.00 RON
- Copayment
- 4.50 RON
- Patient
- 0.50 RON
A - Sublist A with 90% discount from the reference price
- Price
- 5.00 RON
- Copayment
- 4.50 RON
- Patient
- 0.50 RON