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Tini NF 400 mg/600 mg Tablet 10's

Tini NF 400 mg/600 mg Tablet 10's

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Manufacturer/Marketer

Merck Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-25

for this medicine

About Tini NF 400 mg/600 mg Tablet

Tini NF 400 mg/600 mg Tablet is an antibiotic medication primarily used to treat diarrhoea, dysentery and stomach infections. Dysentery is an intestinal infection generally lasting for three to seven days, causing severe diarrhoea with blood. Diarrhoea is a condition in which bowel movements are too frequent, leading to loose, watery stools. Acute diarrhoea is a common problem and generally lasts for one or two days, whereas chronic diarrhoea lasts four weeks.

Tini NF 400 mg/600 mg Tablet is a combination of two antibiotics, Norfloxacin and Tinidazole, primarily taken to treat diarrhoea, dysentery, and severe stomach infections. Norfloxacin helps by preventing the bacterial cells from dividing and, hence, killing the bacteria. Tinidazole kills parasites that cause infections by damaging their DNA. Both of them help effectively treat the infection by killing the bacteria as they are bactericidal in nature.

Tini NF 400 mg/600 mg Tablet can be taken with or without food. For best results, take Tini NF 400 mg/600 mg Tablet as advised by your doctor. Do not chew, crush, or break it. Like all medicines, Tini NF 400 mg/600 mg Tablet may cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Some side effects of Tini NF 400 mg/600 mg Tablet include nausea, dryness of mouth, stomach upset, and headache. Most of these side effects of Tini NF 400 mg/600 mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Do not take Tini NF 400 mg/600 mg Tablet if you are allergic to Tini NF 400 mg/600 mg Tablet , tinidazole, norfloxacin, or any of its ingredients, as it can lead to abnormal neurological signs (such as dizziness, vertigo, and difficulty in controlling movements). Norfloxacin present in Tini NF 400 mg/600 mg Tablet is known to cause tendon rupture, so be cautious while taking Tini NF 400 mg/600 mg Tablet . In patients having myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), Tini NF 400 mg/600 mg Tablet should not be taken as it is known to worsen your condition further. Tini NF 400 mg/600 mg Tablet should not be taken if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor. Diarrhoea can cause dehydration, so please increase the intake of fluids. If you have constipation or have blood in stools, do not take Tini NF 400 mg/600 mg Tablet . Consumption of alcohol, along with Tini NF 400 mg/600 mg Tablet , can cause stomach irritation and increased drowsiness.

Uses of Tini NF 400 mg/600 mg Tablet

Treatment of Diarrhoea, Dysentry, Stomach infections.

Medicinal Benefits

Tini NF 400 mg/600 mg Tablet is primarily used to treat dysentery, diarrhoea, and upset stomach. Additionally, when Tini NF 400 mg/600 mg Tablet  is taken as a course, as directed by a doctor, it helps eradicate and prevent the return of infections caused by microorganisms responsible for digestive tract infections. It is a combination of two antibiotics, norfloxacin, and tinidazole. Tini NF 400 mg/600 mg Tablet plays a vital role in treating diarrhoea and dysentery. Norfloxacin helps by preventing the bacterial cells from dividing and, hence, killing the bacteria. Tinidazole kills parasites that cause infections by damaging their DNA. Both of them help effectively treat the infection by killing the bacteria as they are bactericidal in nature.

Directions for Use

Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it whole with water; do not crush, break, or chew it.Syrup/Suspension/Drops: Shake the bottle well before use. Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided by the pack.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Tini NF 400 mg/600 mg Tablet

  • Nausea
  • Dryness of mouth
  • Stomach upset
  • Nausea
  • Headache
  • Metallic taste or change in taste
  • Loss of appetite, weakness
  • Skin rash or itching

Drug Warnings

Do not take Tini NF 400 mg/600 mg Tablet if you are allergic to Tini NF 400 mg/600 mg Tablet , tinidazole, norfloxacin, or any of its ingredients. Inform your doctor if you have any kidney or liver problems or any neurologic problems. Norfloxacin present in Tini NF 400 mg/600 mg Tablet is known to cause tendon rupture, so be cautious while taking Tini NF 400 mg/600 mg Tablet . In patients having myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), Tini NF 400 mg/600 mg Tablet should not be taken as it is known to worsen your condition further. Tini NF 400 mg/600 mg Tablet should not be taken if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor. Diarrhoea can cause dehydration, so please increase the intake of fluids. If you have constipation or have blood in stools, do not take Tini NF 400 mg/600 mg Tablet . Consumption of alcohol, along with Tini NF 400 mg/600 mg Tablet , can cause stomach irritation and increased drowsiness.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Tini NF 400 mg/600 mg Tablet may have interaction with pain killers (aspirin, ibuprofen), anti-coagulant/blood thinner (warfarin), anti-gout (probenecid), antibiotics (azithromycin, sulfamethoxazole, ciprofloxacin, trimethoprim, amoxicillin, metronidazole, nitrofurantoin, erythromycin), calcium supplements (calcium/vitamin D), antidiabetics (Glyburide), antiepileptics (Phenobarbital, Phenytoin) and live vaccines (cholera, typhoid).

Drug-Food Interaction: Tini NF 400 mg/600 mg Tablet is known to interact with multivitamins, caffeine, dairy products, and multi-minerals.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Tini NF 400 mg/600 mg Tablet is known to interact if taken along with colitis (inflammation of the colon), CNS disorders, myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), kidney or liver problems, peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage of the brain), QT interval prolongation, history of tendon rupture, neurological disorders, blood dyscrasia (abnormal disease of blood).

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ASPIRIN
  • IBUPROFEN
  • WARFARIN
  • PROBENECID
  • AZITHROMYCIN
  • CIPROFLOXACIN
  • TRIMETHOPRIM
  • AMOXICILLIN
  • METRONIDAZOLE
  • NITROFURANTOIN
  • ERYTHROMYCIN
  • CALCIUM
  • CHOLERA VACCINE
  • TYPHOID VACCINE
  • SULFAMETHOXAZOLE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Antibiotics can alter the useful bacteria in the stomach, which helps indigestion. Therefore, you are advised to take foods rich in probiotics, such as yoghurt/curd, kefir, sauerkraut, tempeh, kimchi, miso, kombucha, buttermilk, natto, and cheese.
  • Eat fibre-rich food like whole grains, beans, lentils, berries, broccoli, peas and bananas.
  • Avoid foods rich in calcium, such as grapefruit and grapefruit juice, as they might hinder antibiotic absorption.
  • Avoid consumption of alcohol to treat your condition effectively.
  • Avoid the usage of tobacco.
  • To cure your condition effectually, complete the full course of Tini NF 400 mg/600 mg Tablet even though you find symptomatic relief.

Special Advise

  • Diarrhea can cause dehydration, so please increase the intake of fluids.
  • Norfloxacin present in Tini NF 400 mg/600 mg Tablet is known to cause tendon rupture, so be cautious while taking Tini NF 400 mg/600 mg Tablet if you have a tendon rupture history.
  • Norfloxacin present in Tini NF 400 mg/600 mg Tablet may cause live bacterial vaccines (such as the typhoid vaccine) not to work either. Do not have any immunizations/vaccinations while using this medication unless your doctor tells you to.
  • You must avoid being in the sunlight for too long as Tini NF 400 mg/600 mg Tablet may make you more sensitive to the sun.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Dysentery: Dysentery is mostly caused by bacterial intestinal infection by the bacteria Shigella, in which there is inflammation in the intestine, particularly the colon. It generally lasts for three to seven days, causing severe diarrhoea with blood.

Diarrhoea: It is a condition in which bowel movements are too frequent, leading to loose, watery stools. Acute diarrhoea is a common problem and generally lasts for one or two days, whereas chronic diarrhoea lasts four weeks.

Bacterial infections: A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter, multiply, and infect our body. Infectious or harmful bacteria can make you sick and reproduce quickly in your body. These harmful bacteria produce chemicals known as toxins, which can damage tissue and make you sick. It can target any body part and multiply very quickly. When you get infected with bacteria, you can experience generalized symptoms like fevers, chills, and fatigue. Bacteria are of various forms, commonly spherical, rod-shaped, and spiral-shaped. Bacterial infections vary from minor illnesses like sore throat and ear infections to severe brain infections like meningitis and encephalitis. Anyone can become infected with a bacterial infection. However, people with weak immune systems or taking immunosuppressive medicine are more prone to bacterial infection.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Tini NF 400 mg/600 mg Tablet should not be taken along with alcohol as it is known to cause stomach irritation.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Caution should be exercised, it is advisable to consult a doctor before using it.

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Breast Feeding

Safe if prescribed

Tini NF 400 mg/600 mg Tablet does not pass on to the child significantly via breast milk, it is advisable to consult a doctor before using it.

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Driving

Caution

Tini NF 400 mg/600 mg Tablet may cause dizziness and vision problems. So, drive only if you are alert.

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Liver

Caution

Tini NF 400 mg/600 mg Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Kidney

Caution

Tini NF 400 mg/600 mg Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Children

Caution

Tini NF 400 mg/600 mg Tablet is not recommended for children below 12 years of age without a doctor's consent. For children above 12 years, the dose to be adjusted and recommended by a child specialist only.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

L-2, J.R. Complex, Gate No. 4, Village Mandoli, Delhi-110 093, India
Other Info - TIN0168

FAQs

Tini NF 400 mg/600 mg Tablet is used to treat diarrhoea, dysentery and stomach infections.
Tini NF 400 mg/600 mg Tablet is a combination of two antibiotics, Norfloxacin, and Tinidazole, primarily taken to treat diarrhoea, dysentery, and severe stomach infections. Norfloxacin helps by preventing the bacterial cells from dividing and hence killing the bacteria. Tinidazole kills parasites that cause infections by damaging their DNA. Both of them help effectively treat the infection by killing the bacteria as they are bactericidal in nature.
Yes, Tini NF 400 mg/600 mg Tablet may cause minor skin rashes or reactions. In case you are experiencing skin rashes or any such allergic reactions, consult a doctor and stop taking Tini NF 400 mg/600 mg Tablet .
No, Tini NF 400 mg/600 mg Tablet is a combination of two antibiotic drugs, it helps resolve moderate to severe infections of the stomach. This medicine is not a pain killer. However, completing a full course of Tini NF 400 mg/600 mg Tablet may bring relief to discomfort, and stomach pain caused due to infections.
The use of Tini NF 400 mg/600 mg Tablet is considered to be harmful to patients with known allergy to norfloxacin or tinidazole, or any other excipient present in the medicine. It should preferably be avoided in patients with a history of tendinitis (inflammation of the tendons) or tendon rupture. It is also avoided in patients with some neurological disorders.
No, do not stop taking Tini NF 400 mg/600 mg Tablet even if you feel better as it is an antibiotic medication and a full course of treatment is necessary. For the best advice, consult your doctor and do as advised.
It is recommended not to take dairy products such as milk, yoghurt, and Tini NF 400 mg/600 mg Tablet as they might decrease the effectiveness of Tini NF 400 mg/600 mg Tablet . Please maintain a gap of at least 2 hours between both of them.

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