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| Drug class description : | Antiprotozoals. |
| Generic Name : | Tinidazole - Amoebic infections |
| Drug description : | White f-c tablets embossed on one side with FAS 500. |
| Presentation : | Tablets, tinidazole 500 mg . |
| Indications : | Intestinal amoebiasis, amoebic involvement of the liver. Giardiasis. |
| Adult Dosage : | Intestinal amoebiasis, 4 tablets as single daily dose for 2 - 3 days. 3 days. Liver amoebiasis, initially 3 or 4 tablets as single daily dose for 3 - 6 days. Giardiasis, single dose of 4 tablets. |
| Child Dosage : | Intestinal amoebiasis, 50 - 60 mg/kg as a single daily dose for 3 days. Liver amoebiasis, 50 - 60 mg/kg as a single daily dose for 5 days. Giardiasis, single dose of 50 - 75 mg/kg. Repeat once if necessary. |
| Contra Indications : | Blood dyscrasias, organic neurological disorders. 1st trimester of pregnancy, lactation. Hypersensitivity. |
| Special Precautions : | 2nd and 3rd trimester of pregnancy. Lactation - for three days after discontinuation of Fasigyn. |
| Interactions : | Alcohol. |
| Adverse Reactions : | GI distress, furred tongue, unpleasant taste. Urticaria, angioedema, CNS disturbances, dark urine. Neuropathy and transient leucopenia on long term therapy. Headache. Hypersensitivity reactions: rash, urticaria, pruritus, angio- neurotic oedema. |
| Manufacturer : | Pfizer |
| Drug Availability : | (POM) |
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