Tinidazole is a substance with potent antibiotic and antiparasitic action that can penetrate inside the 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 can be purchased on prescription at conventional pharmacies in the form of generic or with other trade names such as Amplium, Fasigyn, Ginosutin or Trinzol.
Price
The price of tinidazole can vary between 10 and 30 reais, depending on the brand selected and how the product is presented.
Indications for Tinidazole
Tinidazole is indicated for the treatment of infections such as:
- Non-specific Vaginitis;
- Trichomoniasis;
- Giardiasis;
- Amebíase intestinal;
- Peritonitis or abscesses in the peritoneum;
- Gynecological infections, such as endometritis, endomyometritis or tube-ovarian abscess;
- Bacterial septicemia;
- Postoperative scar infections;
- Infections of the skin, muscles, tendons, ligaments or fat;
- Respiratory infections such as pneumonia, empyema or pulmonary abscess.
In addition, this antibiotic is also widely used before surgeries to prevent the onset of infections in the postoperative period.
How to take
The general recommendations indicate the 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 itching of the skin, vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain, changes in the color of the urine, fever and excessive tiredness.
Who should not take
Tinidazole is contraindicated in patients who have already presented or still have changes in blood components, neurological or hypersensitivity to formula components, and in pregnant women during the first trimester of pregnancy.
In addition, it should also not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding without the advice of the doctor.
