Todaz 500 mg Tablet

Todaz 500 mg Tablet is a prescription tinidazole antibiotic and antiprotozoal medicine in tablet form. Each Todaz 500 mg Tablet contains 500 mg of tinidazole, which is used to treat certain infections caused by susceptible parasites and anaerobic bacteria. Doctors may prescribe Todaz 500 mg Tablet for infections such as trichomoniasis, giardiasis, amebiasis, and some bacterial infections.

How it works: Tinidazole works by entering the infection-causing organism and damaging its DNA, which stops it from growing and helps clear the infection. In tablet form, Todaz 500 mg Tablet is swallowed whole and absorbed into the body to reach the infection site.

Todaz 500 mg Tablet is a higher-strength tablet compared with lower-dose tinidazole tablets, so it is usually chosen when a doctor wants a more practical tablet count for a prescribed regimen. Because this is a 500 mg strength, it may fit standard treatment schedules that call for one or more tablets per dose, but the exact number and timing depend on the infection and the prescriber’s plan.

• Trichomoniasis
• Giardiasis
• Amebiasis
• Bacterial vaginosis
• Other anaerobic bacterial infections as prescribed

• Take Todaz 500 mg Tablet by mouth with water, unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Swallow the tablet whole; do not crush, split, or chew it unless your pharmacist says it is okay.
• Take it exactly on the schedule your doctor prescribes, even if you start feeling better.
• If the dose upsets your stomach, taking it with food may help unless your prescriber gives different instructions.
• Avoid alcohol during treatment and for the period your doctor recommends after the last dose.
• Complete the full course if your prescription is for multiple days, even if symptoms improve early.

Each Todaz 500 mg Tablet provides 500 mg of tinidazole, so the prescribed number of tablets per dose may vary depending on the infection being treated. Some regimens use a single 500 mg tablet, while others use multiple 500 mg tablets at once or over several days; the maximum daily amount depends on the condition and must be set by the doctor. Do not change the dose or repeat treatment on your own.

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 or abdominal pain
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Loss of appetite

• Do not drink alcohol while taking Todaz 500 mg Tablet and for the time period your doctor recommends afterward.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of seizures, nerve problems, or blood disorders before using this tablet.
• Use caution when driving or using machinery, since dizziness or drowsiness can occur.
• Tell your prescriber if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
• Let your doctor know about liver disease, because tinidazole may need special caution.
• Tell your doctor about any anticoagulants, especially warfarin, because bleeding risk can change.
• This is a higher-strength 500 mg tablet, so use only the exact dose prescribed; do not self-adjust based on how you feel.

• Alcohol
• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Cimetidine
• Phenytoin
• Lithium

Store Todaz 500 mg Tablet at room temperature in its original strip or box, away from moisture and direct heat.