Tinidazole

Medically reviewed by Jessica Swirble, PharmD
Last updated on March 16, 2024

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• Brand Name: Tindamax
  
• Generic Name: Tinidazole
  
• Uses: Treatment for bacterial and parasitic infections
  
• Drug Class: Nitroimidazole antibiotic
  
• Availability: Prescription only
  
• Generic Status: Yes
  
• Controlled Substance: No
  
  

Tinidazole is an antibiotic medication used to treat certain bacterial and parasitic infections caused by protozoa (tiny single-celled organisms).

Tinidazole is prescribed to treat various infections caused by bacteria or parasites. This includes:

• Trichomoniasis (a curable sexually transmitted disease)
  
• Bacterial vaginosis (a common vaginal condition caused by bacterial overgrowth and imbalance)
  
• Giardiasis (a gastrointestinal infection)
  
• Amebiasis (a gastrointestinal infection that can spread to other organs)
  
  

Tinidazole belongs to a class of medications known as nitroimidazole antibiotics. It works by interfering with the DNA synthesis of bacteria and parasites, ultimately killing them and resolving the infection.

Tinidazole is available as an oral tablet. It should be taken with food to reduce stomach upset.

The time it takes to notice the effects of tinidazole will vary depending on the type and severity of the infection being treated. Most patients start feeling better within a few days after starting treatment.

If you have been taking tinidazole for several days and aren't feeling better, talk to your healthcare provider. Do not increase your dosage. If you are feeling better, do not stop using tinidazole until your provider directs you to do so.

Take tinidazole for as long as your provider tells you to.

Tinidazole may also be prescribed off-label for certain conditions or infections (like urethritis). Discuss any alternative uses with your healthcare provider.

Tinidazole is available as an oral tablet or suspension.

It is available under its generic name, tinidazole.

Tinidazole is only available via prescription. You must have a written prescription from a licensed healthcare provider to obtain this medication.