Fluconazole + Tinidazole

Dosage Forms Available

• Fluconazole + Tinidazole is available for oral administration (tablets and capsules).

Age and Dose Restrictions

• This medicine is intended for adults only and is generally not recommended for children or adolescents under 18.

Contraindications

• Fluconazole + Tinidazole is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to either fluconazole or tinidazole. It should also not be given to patients with a history of abnormal heart rhythms or serious liver disease.

Other Medications to Avoid

• Fluconazole + Tinidazole may interact with anticoagulants (e.g., warfarin), oral hypoglycemics (e.g., glipizide), anti-epileptic medication (e.g., phenytoin), immune-suppressants (e.g., cyclosporine, tacrolimus), and bronchodilators (e.g., theophylline).

Overdose and Missed Dose

• An overdose of this combination can lead to severe nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, and potential liver damage. If you suspect an overdose, seek medical help immediately.

• If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it's almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular schedule.

Management of Side Effects

Most side effects are temporary and generally harmless and resolve when discontinuing this medicine. However, if you experience any severe side effects or worsening of any of the symptoms, please consult your doctor.

• Drinking plenty of fluids can help manage side effects like nausea and diarrhoea.

• Avoiding alcohol can prevent the metallic taste in the mouth and other disulfiram-like reactions.

Use in Driving and Operating Machinery

• This medication may cause dizziness or confusion in some people. Therefore, it is advised not to drive or operate heavy machinery while taking this medicine until you know how it affects you.

Use in Pregnancy and Lactation

• Fluconazole may sometimes be prescribed during pregnancy but only if other treatments have not worked. If your doctor or health visitor says your baby is healthy, you can take fluconazole when you're breastfeeding.

Caution in Other Conditions

• Patients due to undergo surgery requiring general anaesthesia should inform their doctor about the use of this medication.

Special Dietary and Lifestyle Recommendations

• Wash hands frequently and maintain proper hygiene to support overall health and prevent recurrent vaginal infections.

• Proper adherence to dosage and timing helps ensure the effectiveness of Fluconazole and Tinidazole.