Tinidazole®

What is Tinidazole?

Tinidazole is a tablet treatment for trichomoniasis, a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that is often asymptomatic. When symptoms do present, they often appear as genital discharge and pain when urinating. It’s thought to be one of the most prevalent nonviral STIs in the world.¹

You usually take Tinidazole as a single, 2 gram dose, which means taking four 500g tablets at once. It’s advised that sexual partners are treated at the same time.

How does Tinidazole work?

Trich infections are caused by a parasite called Trichomonas vaginalis, which attaches to vaginal walls or a male’s urethra. Tinidazole works by destroying this parasite, which allows your body to fight off the infection and its accompanying symptoms.

The standard way to take Tinidazole is as a single-dose treatment, but your clinician might advise you to take it for longer if your symptoms are persistent and don’t clear up after your initial dose.

What doses of Tinidazole are there?

Tinidazole comes in 500mg tablets. Because the typical advised dose for treating a trich infection is 2g at once, you’ll need to take four tablets. This should be enough to clear the infection.

It’s generally recommended you avoid having sex for at least seven days when using Tinidazole. This gives the medication a chance to work, and limits your chance of re-infection.

How long does Tinidazole take to work?

You might start to see an improvement of your symptoms a few days after taking your tablets. But the length of time it takes for the infection to clear completely might differ person-to-person. Even if your trich symptoms show signs of clearing, it’s important you avoid sexual activity for at least a week after your treatment.

How to take Tinidazole

Your clinician will advise you how much Tinidazole you need to take.

Swallow your tablets whole with a glass of water, and avoid breaking them. It’s recommended you take Tinidazole with food to limit your chances of gastrointestinal side effects.