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Tinidazole, sold under the brand name Tindamax among others, is a medication used to treat a number of infections including amebiasis, giardiasis, trichomoniasis, bacterial vaginosis, and nongonococcal urethritis. It is taken by mouth.

Common side effects include nausea, tiredness, and headaches. Other side effects may include brownish urine, peripheral neuropathy, and allergic reactions. Use is not recommended during the initial part of pregnancy. It is a member of the nitroimidazole class and is believed to work by affecting DNA.

Tinidazole was developed in 1969. It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines as an alternative to metronidazole. It is available as a generic medication. In the United Kingdom 16 tablets of 500 mg costs the NHS about £11 as of 2021. This amount in the United States costs about 35 USD.