Tiniba 300 mg (Tinidazole)

What is Tiniba 300 mg?

Tiniba 300 mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine that helps your body fight infections caused by bacteria and parasites. It is used to treat infections of the liver, stomach, intestines, vagina, brain, heart, lungs, and skin.

Tiniba 300 Tablet is also used in the treatment of dental infections, leg ulcers, and pressure sores. This medicine should be taken with food, at the same time each day to get the most benefit. The amount you are advised will depend on what you are being treated for and how bad it is, but you should take this antibiotic exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Your symptoms may get better after a short time but do not stop taking it until you have finished a full course of treatment, even if you feel well. If you stop taking it early, some bacteria may survive, and the infection may come back. Do not drink any alcohol while taking this medicine and for some days after stopping it. Otherwise, you may get unpleasant side effects like nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain.

How Tiniba Tablet Works

Tiniba 300 Tablet is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria and other microorganisms that cause infections by damaging their DNA.

How To Use Tiniba Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Tiniba 300 Tablet is to be taken with food.

Benefits Of Tiniba Tablet

In Bacterial infections

Tiniba 300 Tablet is an antibiotic medicine that can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. These include infections of the liver, stomach, intestines, vagina, brain, heart, lungs, bones, and skin. It works by stopping the growth of the bacteria causing the infection. This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even if you feel better, to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.

In Parasitic infections

Tiniba 300 Tablet helps treat many parasitic infections. It works by killing and stopping the further growth of parasites causing the infection. This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all parasites are killed and do not become resistant.

Side Effects Of Tiniba Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Tiniba

• Headache
• Dryness in mouth
• Nausea
• Metallic taste

Warning

Alcohol

Consuming alcohol while taking Tiniba 300 Tablet may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).

Pregnancy

Tiniba 300 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limit studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding

Tiniba 300 Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminate from her body.

If a single dose of Tiniba 300 Tablet is used, it is recommend to hold breastfeeding for 12-24 hours to allow the removal of the drug.

Driving

Tiniba 300 mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Tiniba 300 mg Tablet may make you feel drowsy or gives you problems with coordination or sensation (e.g. numbness or weakness). This may affect your driving ability.

Kidney

Tiniba 300 Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Tiniba 300 Tablet is recommend.

Liver

Tiniba 300 mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limit data available suggests that dose adjustment of Tiniba 300 Tablet may not be need in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

What If You Forget To Take Tiniba 300 mg Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Tiniba 300 mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

FAQ’s

1. Is Tiniba 300 mg Tablet effective?

Tiniba 300mg Tablet is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Tiniba 300mg Tablet too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

2. Should Tiniba 300 mg Tablet be taken with food?

Yes, Tiniba 300mg Tablet should be take with food. Food helps to reduce the chances of developing side effects such as stomach pain, vomiting, and diarrhea, which you may experience if Tiniba 300mg Tablet is take on an empty stomach. If you have any doubts, consult your doctor.

3. What if I forget to take a dose of Tiniba 300 mg Tablet?

If you forget a dose of Tiniba 300mg Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose in the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.

4. Can I stop taking Tiniba 300 mg Tablet if I start feeling better?

No, you should not stop taking Tiniba 300mg Tablet if you start feeling better. It is common to feel better early in the course of treatment. Although sudden stopping of Tiniba 300mg Tablet is not associate with any unpleasant reactions. But, it is advise to take the medicine as per your doctor’s advice to cure your condition completely and to get maximum benefit.