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Tinidazole Clinical PearlsExpert Tips & Parent Guide

Helpful pearls for tinidazole use.

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Essential Clinical Pearls

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Single-dose advantage

A single 50 mg/kg dose treats most giardiasis cases, helping with compliance.

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Taste masking

Mix crushed tablet with chocolate syrup or pudding to mask bitterness.

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Alcohol counseling

Avoid alcohol during therapy and 72 hours afterward to prevent disulfiram-like reactions.