Fasigyn 500 mg Tablet

Fasigyn 500 mg Tablet is a prescription antibiotic and antiprotozoal medicine that contains 500 mg of tinidazole in each tablet. It belongs to the nitroimidazole class and is used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria and parasites. Fasigyn 500 mg Tablet is commonly prescribed for infections such as bacterial vaginosis, trichomoniasis, giardiasis, and amoebiasis when a doctor determines tinidazole is appropriate.

How it works: Tinidazole works by entering the infection-causing organisms and damaging their DNA, which stops them from growing and multiplying. Because Fasigyn 500 mg Tablet is swallowed whole, it delivers tinidazole through the digestive tract into the bloodstream for treatment of susceptible infections.

Fasigyn 500 mg Tablet is a standard tablet strength that fits many prescribed treatment regimens because each tablet delivers a full 500 mg dose of tinidazole. Since there are no other strengths or forms listed for this brand, the tablet is used as the exact dose unit your doctor may build into a once-daily or split-dose schedule depending on the infection. This strength is suitable for adults and for patients who can swallow tablets and need an oral antibiotic option.

• Bacterial vaginosis
• Trichomoniasis
• Giardiasis
• Amoebiasis
• Other susceptible anaerobic infections as prescribed

• Swallow Fasigyn 500 mg Tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Take it exactly as prescribed, with or without food; food may help reduce stomach upset.
• Take the doses at the same time each day if your doctor prescribes more than one day of therapy.
• Avoid alcohol during treatment and for at least 3 days after the last dose.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless your pharmacist or doctor specifically tells you to.
• Finish the full course even if you feel better before it is gone.

Each Fasigyn 500 mg Tablet provides 500 mg of tinidazole per tablet. The number of tablets and how often you take them depends on the infection being treated; some regimens use a single dose, while others use once-daily or divided dosing for several days. Your doctor decides the exact dose and the maximum daily amount based on your diagnosis, age, weight, and other medicines.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Tinidazole may include:

• Nausea
• Metallic or bitter taste
• Stomach pain or upset stomach
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Loss of appetite

• Do not drink alcohol during treatment and for at least 3 days after the last dose because tinidazole can cause a severe reaction.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of seizures, nerve problems, blood disorders, or liver disease.
• Use caution when driving or operating machinery because Fasigyn 500 mg Tablet may cause dizziness.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding before taking this medicine.
• Let your prescriber know about all other medicines and supplements you use, especially blood thinners and seizure medicines.
• Take the medicine only for infections your doctor has diagnosed; it does not treat viral illnesses like colds or flu.
• If symptoms do not improve or worsen, contact your doctor rather than continuing self-treatment.

• Alcohol, including beer, wine, and liquor
• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Lithium
• Phenytoin or phenobarbital
• Disulfiram

Store Fasigyn 500 mg Tablet at room temperature in the original strip/box, away from moisture, heat, and out of reach of children.