Tinidazole — Drug Interactions, Alcohol & Pregnancy Guide

Last reviewed: · Source: US FDA drug label database

About Tinidazole

Tinidazole is similar to metronidazole — do not drink alcohol during a course or for 72 hours after the last dose (even longer wash-out than metronidazole).

Also sold as: Fasigyn, Trimonase

Drug class Nitroimidazole antibiotic/antiprotozoal
Used for Bacterial vaginosis, H. pylori eradication, Protozoal infections (giardia, trichomoniasis), Amoebiasis
Max adult dose 500mg-2g depending on indication and regimen
OTC in UK Prescription only

Tinidazole and Alcohol

🔴 AVOID

Never drink alcohol with tinidazole — like metronidazole, it causes a severe disulfiram-like reaction with vomiting, flushing, and rapid heart rate.

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