Protobid 300 mg Tablet

Protobid 300 mg Tablet is an oral antibiotic that contains 300 mg of tinidazole in each tablet. It belongs to the nitroimidazole class of antimicrobial medicines and is used to treat certain infections caused by susceptible parasites and bacteria. Protobid 300 mg Tablet is prescribed for conditions such as trichomoniasis, giardiasis, amebiasis, and some anaerobic bacterial infections when a clinician determines it is appropriate. This specific strength is part of the Protobid tinidazole tablet range made by Iatros Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.

How it works: Tinidazole works by entering sensitive microorganisms and damaging their DNA, which stops them from growing and multiplying. As a tablet, Protobid 300 mg Tablet is taken by mouth and is absorbed into the body to reach the infection site.

Protobid 300 mg Tablet is a lower-strength tinidazole tablet compared with Protobid 500 mg Tablet, so it may be chosen when a prescriber wants smaller, more flexible dosing. Because 300 mg tablets can be combined to match a tailored dose, this strength may suit patients who need a regimen adjusted to body size, infection type, or tolerability.

• Trichomoniasis
• Giardiasis
• Amebiasis
• Anaerobic bacterial infections
• Other doctor-prescribed susceptible infections

• Swallow Protobid 300 mg Tablet whole with water unless your doctor gives different instructions.
• Take it exactly at the time and for the number of days prescribed, even if you start to feel better.
• It may be taken with food if it upsets your stomach.
• Do not drink alcohol during treatment and for at least 72 hours after the last dose.
• If your doctor prescribes more than one tablet to make the dose, follow the exact tablet count carefully.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless a pharmacist or prescriber tells you it is safe to do so.

Each Protobid 300 mg Tablet provides 300 mg of tinidazole, so the prescribed dose may involve one or more tablets depending on the infection being treated. The medicine may be taken as a single dose or once daily for a short course, but the exact schedule and maximum daily amount must be set by the doctor based on the condition, age, and other factors.

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
• Upset stomach
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Loss of appetite
• Diarrhea

• Avoid alcohol during treatment and for at least 72 hours after the last dose because a reaction can cause flushing, cramps, nausea, vomiting, and fast heartbeat.
• Tell your clinician if you have a history of seizures, nerve problems, or blood disorders before using Protobid 300 mg Tablet.
• Use caution when driving or operating machinery because dizziness can occur.
• Let your doctor know if you are pregnant, may become pregnant, or are breastfeeding.
• This strength is a tablet and is not meant to be split into a different dose unless your prescriber specifically instructs you.
• Tell your prescriber about liver disease, since tinidazole may need extra caution in people with reduced liver function.
• Do not use it for an infection unless it has been diagnosed and prescribed, because the correct dose depends on the exact germ involved.

• Alcohol and alcohol-containing products
• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Lithium
• Phenytoin or phenobarbital
• Cimetidine

Store Protobid 300 mg Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.