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Tindamax Drug Center

Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP

Tindamax (tinidazole) is used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria, such as infection of the intestines or vagina. It is also used to treat certain sexually transmitted infections. It is an antibiotic. Common side effects include bitter/metallic taste in the mouth, nausea, vomiting, upset stomach, stomach cramps/pain, loss of appetite, constipation, diarrhea, dizziness, or drowsiness.

The recommended adult dose of Tindamax for most conditions is 2 g per day, taken with food. Duration of treatment depends on the condition being treated. Tindamax may interact with amiodarone, cimetidine, cholestyramine, cyclosporine, tacrolimus, dexamethasone, fluorouracil, griseofulvin, lithium, rifampin, St. John's wort, antibiotics, HIV medications, or seizure medications. Tell your doctor all medications you are taking. Tindamax must not be used during the first 3 months of pregnancy. During the last 6 months of pregnancy, Tindamax should be used only when prescribed. This drug passes into breast milk and could have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Breast-feeding is not recommended while using this drug and for at least 3 days after finishing this medicine.

Our Tindamax (tinidazole) Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information as well as related drugs, user reviews, supplements, and diseases and conditions articles.

What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Tindamax Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

Trichomoniasis

Tinidazole is indicated for the treatment of trichomoniasis caused by Trichomonas vaginalis. The organism should be identified by appropriate diagnostic procedures. Because trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted disease with potentially serious sequelae, partners of infected patients should be treated simultaneously in order to prevent re-infection [see CLINICAL STUDIES].

Giardiasis

Tinidazole is indicated for the treatment of giardiasis caused by Giardia duodenalis (also termed G. lamblia) in both adults and ...

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What is Tindamax Prescribing Information?

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What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

Tindamax Patient Information: Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

  • seizures;
  • fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;
  • numbness, burning, pain, or tingly feeling; or
  • fever, sore throat, and headache with a severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash.

Less serious side effects may be more likely to occur, such as:

  • vaginal yeast infecti...

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What is Tindamax Patient Information?

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What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

Tindamax Consumer Information: Uses

Tinidazole is used to treat certain types of vaginal infections (bacterial vaginosis, trichomoniasis). It is also used to treat certain types of parasite infections (giardiasis, amebiasis). It belongs to a class of antibiotics known as nitroimidazoles. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria and protozoa.

This medication only treats bacterial and protozoal infections. It will not work for virus infections (e.g., common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

HOW TO USE: To prevent stoma...

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What is Tindamax Consumer Information?

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© Tindamax Patient Information is supplied by Cerner Multum, Inc. and Tindamax Consumer information is supplied by First Databank, Inc., used under license and subject to their respective copyrights.

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