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Tinidazole

Tinidazole Dosage

Ally Tsai, PharmDKristianne Hannemann, PharmD
Reviewed by Ally Tsai, PharmD, Kristianne Hannemann, PharmD
Last reviewed on June 21, 2024

The average cost for 8 tablets of 500mg of Tinidazole is $28.45 with a free GoodRx coupon. This is 66.53% off the average retail price of $85.01.

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Dosage

Quantity

Price as low as

Price per unit

250mg

28 tablets

$44.21

$1.58

500mg

8 tablets

$28.45

$3.56

Typical dosage for Tinidazole

Adults

  • Trichomoniasis: The typical dose is 2 grams by mouth as a single dose. Because trich is a STI, sexual partners should be treated with medication at the same time as well.
  • Giardiasis: The typical dose is 2 grams by mouth as a single dose.
  • Amebiasis: The typical dose is 2 grams by mouth once a day for 3-5 days.
  • Bacterial vaginosis: The typical dose is 2 grams by mouth once a day for 2 days, or 1 gram by mouth once a day for 5 days.

Children

  • Giardiasis (children older than 3 years): Your child's pediatrician will determine the dose based on your child's body weight. The typical dose is 50 mg/kg of body weight (up to 2 grams) by mouth as a single dose.
  • Amebiasis (children older than 3 years): Your child's pediatrician will determine the dose based on your child's body weight. The typical dose is 50 mg/kg of body weight (up to 2 grams) by mouth once a day for 3-5 days.

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