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In What Dosage Should The Medicine, Tiniba, Be Given For Lamblia Giardia?

Hi, my Name is Kalindi, I am living in Switzerland and was in India in octobre 2013 with my daughter 12 years old. she got the lamblia giardia there and after two Treatments with antibiothicas she still has them. I got from a friend Tiniba 500 and would like to know how the dosage is for my daughter. her weight is 45 kg. Thanks for your answer
Wed, 26 Mar 2014
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Hello,
Welcome to HCM,

Giardia Lamblia is the most common cause of parasitic gastrointestinal disease and most common symptoms of giardiasis are diarrhea, abdominal pain, particularly cramping,bloating, nausea with or without vomiting,malaise, and fatigue.

The giardiasis is diagnosed by detecting a antigen in the stool

The most common treatment for giardiasis is metronidazole for 5-10 days. It has an efficacy rate of 75% to 100%.

Tinidazole is highly effective at treating giardiasis (>90%). It also can be given as a single dose and is well tolerated. The single tab in a dose of 500 mg is sufficient in management of giardiasis.
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In What Dosage Should The Medicine, Tiniba, Be Given For Lamblia Giardia?

Hello, Welcome to HCM, Giardia Lamblia is the most common cause of parasitic gastrointestinal disease and most common symptoms of giardiasis are diarrhea, abdominal pain, particularly cramping,bloating, nausea with or without vomiting,malaise, and fatigue. The giardiasis is diagnosed by detecting a antigen in the stool The most common treatment for giardiasis is metronidazole for 5-10 days. It has an efficacy rate of 75% to 100%. Tinidazole is highly effective at treating giardiasis ( 90%). It also can be given as a single dose and is well tolerated. The single tab in a dose of 500 mg is sufficient in management of giardiasis. Thank you.