Package leaflet: Information for the user
Fasigyn® 500mg film-coated tablets
Tinidazole
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Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine because it
contains important information for you.
• Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
• If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
• This medicine has been prescribed for you. Do not pass it on to others. It may
harm them, even if their symptoms are the same as yours.
• If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any
possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.
What is in this leaflet:
1 What Fasigyn 500mg film-coated tablets is and what it is used for
2 What you need to know before you take Fasigyn 500mg film-coated tablets
3 How to take Fasigyn 500mg film-coated tablets
4 Possible side effects
5 How to store Fasigyn 500mg film-coated tablets
6 Contents of the pack and other information
1. What Fasigyn 500mg film-coated tablets is and what it is used for
Fasigyn 500mg film-coated tablets contain 500mg of the active substance tinidazole. This
medicine is an anti-infective agent. It is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections
including:
• infections of the skin, blood, chest, lung, genitals or womb lining.
• an infection associated with stomach ulcers in combination with other drugs.
• infections caused by organisms called protozoa, such as amoebiasis and giardiasis
(stomach infections) and trichomoniasis (a genital infection).
• vaginal infections (vaginitis) and gum infections (gingivitis).
It is also used before certain surgical operations to prevent bacterial infections
developing.
You should ask your doctor if you are unsure why you have been given this medicine.
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2. What you need to know before you take Fasigyn 500mg film-coated
tablets
Do not take Fasigyn 500mg film-coated tablets if:
• you are allergic (hypersensitive) to tinidazole or any similar drugs or to any of the other
ingredients listed in section 6. An allergic reaction could cause itching, a skin rash or
wheezing.
• you have a blood disorder or a history of blood disorders
• you have central nervous system (CNS) disease, including epilepsy
• you are in the first 13 weeks of pregnancy or trying to become pregnant or you are
breast-feeding.
Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse, if during therapy with Fasigyn 500mg film-
coated tablets abnormal neurological signs develop (such as, dizziness, vertigo, difficulty
in controlling movements) as you may be told to stop your treatment.
Other medicines and Fasigyn 500mg film-coated tablets
Tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines including
those obtained without a prescription.
You should tell your doctor if you are currently taking blood thinners such as warfarin to
prevent blood clots as your doctor may wish to monitor you more closely.
Fasigyn 500mg film-coated tablets with food and drink
You should not drink wine, beer or spirits during treatment and for 3 days after
stopping treatment with this medicine. The combination may cause flushing, stomach
cramps, vomiting (being sick) and palpitations (pounding heart).
Pregnancy
You should not take this medicine if you are in the first 13 weeks of pregnancy or are
trying to become pregnant. Always ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before
taking Fasigyn 500mg film-coated tablets or any other medicine.
Breast-feeding
You should not take this medicine if you are breast feeding as small amounts can pass
into your milk. If you stop breast-feeding during treatment you should not start again
until at least 3 days after stopping Fasigyn 500mg film-coated tablets.
Driving and using machines
Do not drive or use machinery if this medicine makes you feel drowsy or gives you
problems with co-ordination or sensation (e.g. numbness or weakness).
3. How to take Fasigyn 500mg film-coated tablets
Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Check with your doctor or
pharmacist if you are not sure.
Take Fasigyn 500mg film-coated tablets with a glass of water during or after a meal.
Swallow the tablets whole. It is best to take the medicine at the same time each day.
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Use in children under 12 years
For bacterial infections, this medicine is not recommended for use in children less than
12 years as it has not been tested in this age group.
For protozoal infections, Fasigyn 500mg film-coated tablets can be used in children and
has not been shown to cause any different side effects or more problems than it does in
adults.
The dose and length of treatment depends upon the infection being treated. If you are on
dialysis, your doctor may prescribe a different dose.
The doses most commonly used for the different infections are shown in the table below:
For treating the infection associated with stomach ulcers
The usual dose is 1 tablet (500mg) taken twice a day. Your doctor will probably
prescribe two other medicines to be taken with Fasigyn 500mg film-coated
tablets. Treatment with the three medicines together will usually be for 1 week.
For treating most bacterial infections
The usual dose is 4 tablets (2g) on the first day then 2 tablets (1g) once a day or 1
tablet (500mg) twice a day.
The usual length of treatment is 5 to 6 days.
For treating bacterial vaginitis (a vaginal infection) and acute ulcerative gingivitis
(a gum infection)
The usual dose is 4 tablets (2g) given as a single dose.
For vaginitis you may be given 4 tablets (2g) on two consecutive days.
For preventing bacterial infections after surgery
Usually 4 tablets (2g) are given as a single dose about 12 hours before surgery.
For treating protozoal infections
For treating intestinal amoebiasis (a stomach infection)
Adult The usual dose is 4 tablets (2g) once a day for 2 to 3 days.
Child The usual dose is 50 to 60mg/kg of body weight once a day for 3 days.
For treating amoebic involvement of the liver (a liver infection)
Adult The usual dose is 3 to 4 tablets (1.5 to 2g) once a day for 3 to 6 days.
Child The usual dose is 50 to 60mg/kg of body weight once a day for 5 days.
For treating giardiasis (an abdominal infection) and trichomoniasis (an infection of
the sex organs in males and females)
Adult The usual dose is 4 tablets (2g) given as a single dose.
Child The usual dose is 50 to-75mg/kg of body weight given as a single dose.
Your doctor will calculate the dose required for a child and may repeat the dose once if
the infection has not cleared up completely.
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If you take more Fasigyn 500mg film-coated tablets than you should
If you take too much of this medicine tell your doctor or contact your nearest hospital
casualty department immediately. Take any remaining tablets with you.
If you forget to take Fasigyn 500mg film-coated tablets
If you forget to take this medicine take it as soon as you can. Take your next dose at the
right time. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
If you stop taking Fasigyn 500mg film-coated tablets
If you stop taking this medicine too soon, the infection may return. Take this medicine
for the full time of treatment, even when you begin to feel better.
If you have any further questions about the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or
pharmacist for advice.
4. Possible side effects
4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine causes side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Tell your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms after
taking this medicine.
Although they are very rare, the symptoms can be severe.
• sudden wheeziness, difficulty in breathing, swelling of eyelids, face or lips or tongue
• fits or seizures
The common side effects (that may affect up to 1 in 10 people) are listed below. These
may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Tell your doctor if
any of these side effects continue to bother you.
• nausea (feeling sick) or vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhoea, stomach pain or cramps
• headache
• vertigo (See section 2 ‘Warnings and precautions’)
• skin rash or itching (especially affecting the whole body).
The frequency of the following side effects is not known (cannot be estimated from the
available data). You should contact your doctor if you notice any of the following:
• numbness, tingling, pain or weakness in hands or feet
• clumsiness or unsteadiness
• fever or chills and painful ulcers in the mouth
• sore or swollen mouth/tongue
• redness of the face or neck
• dizziness
• tiredness
• dark urine
• tongue discolouration or unpleasant metallic taste.
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Fasigyn 500mg film-coated tablets can sometimes cause a temporary reduction in white
blood cells which does not usually give you any symptoms.
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible
side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the
Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard
By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this
medicine.
5. How to store Fasigyn 500mg film-coated tablets
Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not take this medicine after the expiry date stamped on the pack after EXP. The
expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Store below 25ºC in a dry place. Store in the original package to protect from light and
moisture.
Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your
pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help
protect the environment.
6. Contents of the pack and other information
What Fasigyn 500mg film-coated tablets contains
The active substance is tinidazole. Each tablet contains 500mg of tinidazole.
The other ingredients are: alginic acid, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, magnesium
stearate, maize starch, microcrystalline cellulose, propylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulfate
and titanium dioxide (E171).
What Fasigyn 500mg film-coated tablets look like and contents of the pack
Fasigyn 500mg film-coated tablets are white, round and biconvex with FAS 500
embossed on one side. The tablets come in blister packs of 16.
Marketing Authorisation Holder
Pfizer Ltd, Ramsgate Rd, Sandwich, Kent, CT13 9NJ, UK
Manufacturer
Fareva Amboise, Zone Industrielle, 29 route des Industries,
37530 Pocé-sur-Cisse, France
This leaflet was last revised in: 04/2016
Ref: UK FA 8_1
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