Tinidazole is a substance with a potent antibiotic and antiparasitic action that can penetrate inside microorganisms, preventing them from multiplying. Thus, it can be used to treat various types of infections such as vaginitis, trichomoniasis, peritonitis and respiratory infections, for example.
This remedy is popularly known as Pletil, but it can be bought, with a prescription, in conventional pharmacies in the form of generic or with other commercial names like Amplium, Fasigyn, Ginosutin or Trinizol.
Price
The price of Tinidazole can vary between 10 and 30 reais, depending on the brand selected and the form of presentation of the drug.
Indications for Tinidazole
Tinidazole is indicated for the treatment of infections such as:
- Non-specific vaginitis; Trichomoniasis; Giardiasis; Intestinal amebiasis; Peritonitis or abscesses in the peritoneum; Gynecological infections, such as endometritis, endomyometritis or tube-ovarian abscess; Bacterial septicemia; Postoperative scar infections, Skin, muscle, tendon, ligament or infections respiratory infections such as pneumonia, empyema or lung abscess.
In addition, this antibiotic is also widely used before surgery to prevent the appearance of infections in the postoperative period.
How to take
The general recommendations indicate a single intake of 2 grams per day, and the duration should be indicated by the doctor according to the problem to be treated.
In the case of infections in the female intimate region, this medicine can also be used in the form of vaginal tablets.
Possible side effects
Some of the most common side effects of this remedy include decreased appetite, headache, dizziness, redness and itchy skin, vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain, change in urine color, fever and excessive tiredness.
Who should not take
Tinidazole is contraindicated in patients who have had or still have changes in blood components, neurological diseases or hypersensitivity to the components of the formula and in pregnant women in the first trimesters of pregnancy.
In addition, it should also not be used in pregnancy or breastfeeding, without the doctor's guidance.
