Tinidazole is a substance with a powerful antibiotic and antiparasitic action that can penetrate microorganisms preventing them from multiplying, so 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, by prescription, from conventional pharmacies in generic form or with other trade names such as Amplium, Fasigyn, Ginosutin or Trinizol.
- The price of tinidazole can vary between 10 and 30 reais.
- Depending on the brand chosen and the form of presentation of the medicine.
Tinidazole is indicated for the treatment of infections such as
In addition, this antibiotic is also used long before surgery to prevent the onset of postoperative infections.
General recommendations indicate a unique intake of 2 grams per day, and the duration should be indicated by the doctor depending on the problem to be treated.
In the case of infections of the female intimate region, this medicine can also be used in the form of vaginal tablets.
Some of the most common side effects of this remedy include decreased appetite, headache, dizziness, redness and itchy skin, vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain, changing urine color, fever and excessive fatigue.
Tinidazole is contraindicated in patients who have developed or still have changes in blood components, neurological diseases or hypersensitivity to formula components and in pregnant women during the first trimesters of pregnancy.
In addition, it should not be used during pregnancy or lactation without the advice of the doctor.