Prevent (500mg) 50 Tablets

Tinidazole is an anti-infective drug used mainly in the treatment of infections caused by susceptible organisms, particularly anaerobic bacteria and protozoa. It is responsible for disrupting the DNA helical structure, thus inhibiting nucleic acid synthesis.

Antiprotozoals

Prevent Tablet is used for the treatment of • Parasitic infections of the intestine (amoebiasis and giardiasis) • Sexually transmitted disease (trichomoniasis)

Follow these dosage instructions:

• Adult Dosage

2 grams once a day for 3-5 days. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed.

• Child Dosage

The dosage for the child is strictly recommended by the doctor.

Seek emergency medical help if you think you have taken too much of this medicine.

If you miss a dose, make sure to take it as soon as possible the same day. If you don't remember missing the dose, don't double it. Consult your doctor on how to adjust the missing doses.

Prevent Tablet is usually taken with food as a single dose or once a day for 2 to 5 days. To help you remember to take tinidazole (if you are to take it for more than one day), take it around the same time every day.

The use of tinidazole is contraindicated:

• In patients with a previous history of hypersensitivity to tinidazole or other nitroimidazole derivatives.

Common side effects include:

• Sharp, unpleasant metallic taste
• Upset stomach
• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Loss of appetite
• Constipation
• Stomach pain or cramps
• Headache

You should practice these cautions before taking the medicine:

• Talk to your doctor if you are pregnant or lactating, and there’s no safer alternative available.
• Talk to your doctor if you have hypersensitivity or allergic reactions to any of the components in the medicine.
• Talk to your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease.

This medicine may interact with drugs like:

• Alcohol-containing products (such as cough and cold syrups, aftershave)
• Products containing propylene glycol
• Lopinavir/ritonavir solution
• Lithium

Store the medicine at room temperature and keep out of direct sunlight, excessive heat, and moisture. Keep the medicine out of the reach of children and animals. Do not use the medication past its expiration date.

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Always follow your doctor's advice, and never self-medicate.