Information for Health Professionals: TINDAMAX (tinidazole)

Think twice, prescribe once with TINDAMAX

An effective therapy that reduces the risks of vaginal candidiasis

The first new oral therapy approved for bacterial vaginosis (BV) in a decade, TINDAMAX protects lactobacilli while targeting BV pathogens—and has a low incidence of secondary vaginal candidiasis (4.7%).

One treatment for bacterial vaginosis (BV) and trichomoniasis (TV)

Studies show that many patients with TV are also positive for BV.^1-5 TINDAMAX is the only medication approved as both an antibacterial agent for BV and antiprotozoal treatment for TV.⁶

Convenient dosing with a favorable side effect profile

TINDAMAX offers a shorter and more convenient treatment for bacterial vaginosis than the current standard of care. A second-generation nitroimidazole, it is well tolerated with a low incidence of GI adverse effects.⁶

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Data on file. Mission Pharmacal Company.