Protobid 500 mg Tablet

Protobid 500 mg Tablet is a prescription antibiotic tablet that contains 500 mg of tinidazole in each tablet. Tinidazole belongs to the nitroimidazole class and is used to treat certain infections caused by susceptible protozoa and bacteria. Protobid 500 mg Tablet may be prescribed for conditions such as giardiasis, trichomoniasis, and amoebiasis, as well as some other anaerobic infections when a doctor decides it is appropriate.

How it works: Tinidazole works by entering the infection-causing organism and damaging its DNA, which stops the organism from growing and surviving. Because Protobid 500 mg Tablet is swallowed as a tablet, it delivers the medicine systemically after absorption so it can work inside the body against susceptible organisms.

Protobid 500 mg Tablet is the higher-strength option compared with Protobid 300 mg Tablet, so it may be chosen when a doctor wants fewer tablets per dose or a regimen that is easier to follow. It is not a starter dose for everyone; the 500 mg strength is meant for patients whose prescriber has already determined that this amount fits the infection and treatment plan.

• Giardiasis
• Trichomoniasis
• Amebiasis
• Bacterial vaginosis
• Other susceptible anaerobic infections

• Swallow Protobid 500 mg Tablet whole with water unless your doctor gives different instructions.
• Take it exactly as prescribed; the schedule may be single-dose or once-daily depending on the infection.
• Take with food if it upsets your stomach.
• Avoid alcohol during treatment and for at least 72 hours after the last dose.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless a healthcare professional tells you to do so.
• Finish the full prescribed course even if you start to feel better.

Each Protobid 500 mg Tablet provides 500 mg of tinidazole per tablet, so your prescribed dose may be one tablet or more at a time depending on the infection being treated. It may be taken once daily or as a single-dose regimen for some infections, but the exact frequency and the maximum amount per day must be set by your doctor.

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 upset
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Loss of appetite
• Fatigue

• Do not drink alcohol while taking Protobid 500 mg Tablet and for at least 72 hours after the last dose.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, because tinidazole may need extra caution.
• Use caution when driving or operating machinery if you feel dizzy or drowsy after a dose.
• Tell your prescriber if you have a history of seizures or nervous system problems.
• Let your doctor know if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
• Do not use this tablet for an infection unless it has been specifically prescribed for that condition.
• Tell your clinician about any blood disorders or immune problems before starting treatment.

• Alcohol or alcohol-containing products
• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Lithium
• Phenytoin or phenobarbital
• Cimetidine and some other medicines that can change tinidazole levels

Store Protobid 500 mg Tablet at room temperature in the original strip/box, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.