Tab. GAT-1000mg

GAT tablets contain 1000mg of the active substance Tinidazole. This medicine is an anti-infective agent. It is an anti-protozoal and anti-anaerobic drug that exerts its activity by penetration into the cell of the microorganisms and subsequent damage of DNA strands or inhibition of their synthesis.

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).

Benifits:

It is indicated for the oral treatment of:

(a) Trichomonas vaginalis infections of the genito-urinary tract in both female and male patients. When infection with Trichomonas vaginalis has been confirmed or is suspected, simultaneous treatment of the consort is recommended. 

(b) Giardiasis.

(c) Amoebic Dysentery and Amoebic Liver Abscess.

(d) Acute Giardiasis and Acute Amoebic Dysentery and Amoebic Liver disease in children.

(e) The prevention of infection of the surgical site which may be contaminated or potentially contaminated with anaerobic organisms, for example during colonic, gastro-intestinal and gynaecological surgery.

Direction to Use

• Take the tablet at a mealtime, or with a snack. Swallow the tablet with a drink of water. Do not chew or break the tablet before you swallow it.
• Try to take your doses at the same time of day each day, as this will help you to remember to take the tablet regularly. If you do forget to take a tablet, take it as soon as you remember. If you do not remember until the following day, leave out the forgotten dose from the previous day and take the dose that is due as normal. Do not take two doses on the same day to make up for a missed dose.

Side Effects

The side effects are:

- Mild gastrointestinal side effects, including: Anorexia, metallic taste, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting may occur.

- Allergic reactions may occur in rare cases including: Skin rash, pruritus, urticaria and angioneurotic edema.

- Others include: Dizziness, vertigo, ataxia, headache, tiredness and dark urine.

-Transient leucopenia may occur.

If you get side effects and they become serious, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.