TZ 500mg Tablet

Reviewed By Dr. Sachin Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS

Last updated on 13 Apr 2026 | 03:16 PM (IST)

TZ 500mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine that helps your body fight infections caused by bacteria and parasites. It is used to treat infections of the liver, stomach, intestines, vagina, brain, heart, lungs, and skin.

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General Information

Contains

Tinidazole (500mg)

Marketer

Talent Healthcare

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

TZ 500mg Tablet is also used in the treatment of dental infections, leg ulcers, and pressure sores. This medicine should be taken with food, at the same time each day to get the most benefit. The amount you are advised will depend on what you are being treated for and how bad it is, but you should take this antibiotic exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Your symptoms may get better after a short time but do not stop taking it until you have finished a full course of treatment, even if you feel well. If you stop taking it early, some bacteria may survive, and the infection may come back. Do not drink any alcohol while taking this medicine and for some days after stopping it. Otherwise, you may get unpleasant side effects like nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain.

The most common side effects of this medicine are headache, weakness, nausea, and a slight metallic taste in the mouth. These are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days. You can try using sugarless candies or lozenges to overcome any dryness or metallic taste in the mouth.

Before using this medicine, inform your doctor if you are allergic to any medicine or have any kidney or liver problems or any disease of the nervous system. This medicine should not be taken if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless it is absolutely necessary and prescribed by your doctor.

Uses of TZ Tablet

Bacterial infections
Parasitic infections

Benefits of TZ Tablet

Bacterial infections
TZ 500mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine that can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. These include infections of the liver, stomach, intestines, vagina, brain, heart, lungs, bones, and skin. It works by stopping the growth of the bacteria causing the infection. This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even if you feel better, to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.

Parasitic infections
TZ 500mg Tablet helps treat many parasitic infections. It works by killing and stopping the further growth of parasites causing the infection. This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all parasites are killed and do not become resistant.

Side effects of TZ Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of TZ

Headache
Nausea
Metallic taste
Indigestion
Decreased appetite

How to use TZ Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. TZ 500mg Tablet should be taken with or after food.

How TZ Tablet works

TZ 500mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria and other microorganisms that cause infections by damaging their DNA.

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Quick tips

TZ 500mg Tablet treats infections caused by bacteria and parasites.
It may also be used to prevent infections following surgery.
Always take the complete course of treatment, as advised by your doctor, even if you feel better.
It may cause side effects like nausea, stomach upset, and a metallic taste in the mouth.
TZ 500mg Tablet used in a high dose or for a prolonged time increases the risk of side effects such as nerve damage. Take it only as prescribed by your doctor.
Do not drink alcohol during or for 2-3 days after treatment with this medicine. You may develop nausea, vomiting, flushing and headache.
Inform your doctor if you have liver disease. Your dose may need to be adjusted in severe liver disease.
TZ 500mg Tablet treats infections caused by bacteria and parasites.
It may also be used to prevent infections following surgery.
Always take the complete course of treatment, as advised by your doctor, even if you feel better.
It may cause side effects like nausea, stomach upset, and a metallic taste in the mouth.
TZ 500mg Tablet used in a high dose or for a prolonged time increases the risk of side effects such as nerve damage. Take it only as prescribed by your doctor.
Do not drink alcohol during or for 2-3 days after treatment with this medicine. You may develop nausea, vomiting, flushing and headache.
Inform your doctor if you have liver disease. Your dose may need to be adjusted in severe liver disease.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Consumption of alcohol with TZ 500mg Tablet may cause a disulfiram-like reaction, leading to symptoms such as flushing, increased heart rate, low blood pressure, nausea, lightheadedness, and severe headache.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of TZ 500mg Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

TZ 500mg Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.
If a single dose of TZ 500mg Tablet is used, it is recommended to hold breastfeeding for 12-24 hours to allow the removal of the drug.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether TZ 500mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.
TZ 500mg Tablet may make you feel drowsy or gives you problems with coordination or sensation (e.g. numbness or weakness). This may affect your driving ability.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

TZ 500mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment is recommended.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of TZ 500mg Tablet in patients with liver disease.

Interaction with drugs

Taking TZ with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Severe

Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) (Oral Route)

Do not consume Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) two weeks before and at least 10 days after consuming Tinidazole. Please consult your doctor. Tinidazole may reduce the efficacy of Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated).

Severe

Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine (Injection Route)

Tinidazole may reduce the efficacy of Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine. Tinidazole may reduce the efficacy of Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine.

Moderate

Acenocoumarol (Oral Route)

Your doctor may frequently monitor your blood clotting time. Tinidazole may increase the effect of Acenocoumarol.

Moderate

Warfarin (Oral Route)

Your doctor may frequently monitor your blood clotting time. Tinidazole may increase the effect of Warfarin.

Frequently asked questions

Is TZ 500mg Tablet effective?

TZ 500mg Tablet is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using TZ 500mg Tablet too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

Should TZ 500mg Tablet be taken with food?

Yes, TZ 500mg Tablet should be taken with food. Food helps to reduce the chances of developing side effects such as stomach pain, vomiting, and diarrhea, which you may experience if TZ 500mg Tablet is taken on an empty stomach. If you have any doubts, consult your doctor.

What if I forget to take a dose of TZ 500mg Tablet?

If you forget a dose of TZ 500mg Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose in the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.

Can I stop taking TZ 500mg Tablet if I start feeling better?

No, you should not stop taking TZ 500mg Tablet if you start feeling better. It is common to feel better early in the course of treatment. Although sudden stopping of TZ 500mg Tablet is not associated with any unpleasant reactions. But, it is advised to take the medicine as per your doctor’s advice to cure your condition completely and to get maximum benefit.

Can I continue breastfeeding while taking TZ 500mg Tablet?

No, do not breastfeed while taking TZ 500mg Tablet. Moreover, you should avoid breastfeeding even after 3 days of finishing the complete course. Consult your doctor if you have any doubts.

Is TZ 500mg Tablet safe?

TZ 500mg Tablet is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.

Are there any warning signals associated with TZ 500mg Tablet which indicate that I should discontinue it immediately?

Serious side effects are very rare with the use of TZ 500mg Tablet. However, you should consult your doctor immediately if you notice difficulty in breathing, fits or seizures or swelling of eyelids, face, lips or tongue.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Nitroimidazole derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Action Class

Antiprotozoal & Antibacterial- Nitroimidazoles

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References

Rosenthal PJ. Antiprotozoal Drugs. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 912-14.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 1365-66.
Tinidazole. Atlanta, Georgia: Mikart Inc; 2004 [revised May 2007]. [Accessed 29 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Name: Talent Healthcare
Address: Chetan Gandhi, Plot No. 66-67, SIDCUL Sector 6A, IIE , Haridwar - 249403, Uttarakhand, India

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Country of origin: India

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of TZ Tablet

Benefits of TZ Tablet

Side effects of TZ Tablet

How to use TZ Tablet

How TZ Tablet works

All substitutes for TZ 500mg Tablet

TINiBa 500 Tablet

Enidazol 500 Tablet

Cozit 500mg Tablet

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) (Oral Route)

Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine (Injection Route)

Acenocoumarol (Oral Route)

Warfarin (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

Is TZ 500mg Tablet effective?

Should TZ 500mg Tablet be taken with food?

What if I forget to take a dose of TZ 500mg Tablet?

Can I stop taking TZ 500mg Tablet if I start feeling better?

Can I continue breastfeeding while taking TZ 500mg Tablet?

Is TZ 500mg Tablet safe?

Are there any warning signals associated with TZ 500mg Tablet which indicate that I should discontinue it immediately?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

Peripheral Smear Examination

References

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