Description

Tindamax is used for:

Treating certain parasitic and bacterial infections.

Tindamax is an antiprotozoal and antibiotic. It works by
killing sensitive parasites and bacteria.

Do NOT use Tindamax if:

• you are allergic to any
  ingredient in Tindamax or to other nitroimidazole medicines (metronidazole)

• you have the blood disease
  porphyria

• you are in your first 3 months of
  pregnancy

• you are taking astemizole,
  busulfan, cisapride, or terfenadine

• you have taken disulfiram within
  the past 2 weeks

Before using Tindamax :

Some medical conditions may interact with Tindamax . Tell
your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any
of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to
  become pregnant, or are breast-feeding

• if you are taking any
  prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary
  supplement

• if you have allergies to
  medicines, foods,
  or other substances

• if you have nerve, brain, or
  blood problems; a yeast infection; or a history of seizures or liver
  problems

• if you are undergoing dialysis

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Tindamax . Tell your health
care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the
following:

• Azole antifungals (eg,
  ketoconazole) or cimetidine because they may increase the risk of Tindamax
  ‘s side effects

• Barbiturates (eg, phenobarbital),
  phenytoin, or rifampin because they may decrease Tindamax ‘s effectiveness

• Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin),
  astemizole, busulfan, cisapride, cyclosporine, fluorouracil, lithium,
  macrolide immunosuppressants (eg, tacrolimus), sulfonylureas (eg, glipizide),
  or terfenadine because their actions and the risk of their side effects may
  be increased

• Disulfiram because side effects,
  such as mental or mood changes, may occur

• Oral
  contraceptives (birth control pills) because their effectiveness
  may be decreased by Tindamax

How to use Tindamax :

Use Tindamax as directed by your doctor. Check the label on
the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Take Tindamax by mouth with food.
• If you have trouble swallowing
  the tablets, check with your doctor or pharmacist.

• If you take cholestyramine, do
  not take it at the same time you take Tindamax . Talk with your doctor about
  how you should take cholestyramine with Tindamax .

• If more than one dose of Tindamax
  is required, continue using Tindamax for the full course of treatment in
  order to clear up your infection completely, even if you feel better in a
  few days. Do not miss any doses.

• If you miss a dose of Tindamax ,
  take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip
  the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2
  doses at once.

Important safety information:

• Tindamax may cause drowsiness or
  dizziness. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain
  medicines. Use Tindamax with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly
  unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.

• Avoid drinking alcohol or taking
  products that contain alcohol while taking Tindamax and for 3 days after the
  last dose.

• Tindamax only works against
  bacteria and parasites; it does not treat viral infections (eg, the common
  cold).

• Be sure to use Tindamax for the
  full course of treatment. If you do not, the medicine may not clear up your
  infection completely. The bacteria or parasites could also become less
  sensitive to this or other medicines. This could make the infection harder
  to treat in the future.

• Tindamax may discolor or darken
  the urine. This is normal and not a cause for concern.

• Hormonal
  birth control (eg, birth control pills) may not work as well
  while you are using Tindamax . To prevent pregnancy, use an extra form of
  birth control (eg, condoms).

• Tell your doctor or dentist
  that you take Tindamax before you receive any medical or dental care,
  emergency care, or surgery.

• Tindamax may interfere with
  certain lab tests. Be sure your doctor and lab personnel know you are taking
  Tindamax .

• Lab tests, including blood cell
  counts, may be performed while you use Tindamax . These tests may be used to
  monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor
  and lab appointments.

• Use Tindamax with extreme caution
  in CHILDREN younger than 3 years of age; safety and
  effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.

• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING:
  Tindamax may cause harm to the fetus. Tindamax should not be used during the
  first trimester of pregnancy. If you think you may be pregnant, contact your
  doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Tindamax
  while you are pregnant. Tindamax is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed
  while taking Tindamax and for 3 days after you have taken the last dose.

Possible side effects of Tindamax :

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have
no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any
of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Constipation; diarrhea; dizziness; general
body discomfort; headache; loss of appetite; metallic/bitter taste in
mouth; nausea; stomach pain; tiredness; vomiting; weakness.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE
side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty
breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or
tongue); abnormal skin sensations (prickling, tingling); depression; fever,
chills, or persistent sore throat; hoarseness; irregular heartbeat; numbness
or loss of feeling in the hands or feet; pounding in the chest; red, swollen,
blistered, or peeling skin; seizures; shortness of breath; unusual bruising or
bleeding ; vaginal
irritation or discharge.