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Tinidazole is a nitroimidazole antimicrobial that provides convenient single-dose therapy for giardiasis and trichomoniasis in children.
Often dosed as a single 50 mg/kg dose for giardiasis (max 2 g); more prolonged regimens apply to amebiasis.
Take with food to reduce GI upset and metallic taste.
Avoid alcohol during treatment and for 72 hours afterward to prevent disulfiram-like reactions.
Monitor for peripheral neuropathy if used beyond recommended course.
Breastfeeding should be paused during therapy and for 72 hours after the last dose—express and discard milk.
Tinidazole offers convenient dosing for protozoal infections.
Preferred for giardiasis and trichomoniasis when single-dose therapy improves adherence.
| Condition | Age Range | First Line? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giardiasis | Children ≥3 years | Yes | Administer a single 50 mg/kg dose (maximum 2 g) with food; an alternative for children who cannot complete multi-day metronidazole. |
| Amebiasis | Children | Yes | Dose 50 mg/kg/day (max 2 g) once daily for 3 days followed by a luminal agent such as paromomycin. |
| Trichomoniasis | Adolescents | Yes | Single 2 g dose with concurrent partner treatment to prevent reinfection. |
| Helicobacter pylori salvage therapy | Children and adolescents | No | Use in bismuth quadruple rescue regimens when first-line therapies fail and susceptibility testing supports tinidazole use. |
| Bacterial vaginosis alternative therapy | Adolescents | No | Consider when metronidazole is not tolerated; dose 2 g once daily for two days with strict alcohol avoidance. |
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Tinidazole is typically well tolerated during single-dose therapy, but counsel families about metallic taste, GI upset, and rare neurologic effects.
Adverse effects largely mirror metronidazole. Reinforce alcohol avoidance for 72 hours after dosing to prevent disulfiram-like reactions.
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Common • mild
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Common • mild
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Rare • serious
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Uncommon • mild
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Administration guidance for pediatric tinidazole.
Give as a single dose or once daily for 2-3 days depending on the infection. Administer with food or milk. Tablets can be crushed and mixed with flavored syrup for younger children.
The medicine has a bitter taste. Mix crushed tablets with chocolate syrup or pudding to improve acceptance. Do not drink alcohol-containing products during therapy and for 72 hours after the final dose.
Emergency contact: Seek urgent care for rash with blisters, trouble breathing, severe abdominal pain, or neurologic symptoms such as numbness or seizures.
Completing the full tinidazole course and pairing doses with food offers fast relief for protozoal infections.
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The drug is activated in anaerobic organisms leading to strand breaks and cell death.
Tinidazole forms reactive nitro radicals that disrupt protozoal DNA.
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Focus on adherence, taste masking, and safety counseling.
A single 50 mg/kg dose treats most giardiasis cases, helping with compliance.
Mix crushed tablet with chocolate syrup or pudding to mask bitterness.
Avoid alcohol during therapy and 72 hours afterward to prevent disulfiram-like reactions.
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Understanding your child's medication is important. We've created comprehensive guides to help you safely administer Tinidazole and monitor your child's response to treatment.
It is a nitroimidazole. Mixing crushed tablets with strong flavors like chocolate syrup helps mask the taste.
Yes. Taking tinidazole with food or milk reduces stomach upset.
For giardiasis, a single dose is often enough. Some infections require daily dosing for 3 days. Follow your clinician's plan.
Combining nitroimidazoles with alcohol can cause severe nausea, vomiting, and flushing. Avoid alcohol and alcohol-containing products for 72 hours after the last dose.