STIs & Sexual Health

Trichomoniasis

Antiprotozoal drugs for trichomoniasis (trich)

3 drugs
3 Prescription

Antibiotic and Antiparasitic

Nitroimidazole

2

Metronidazole

Prescription

Stomach infections (amoeba), diarrhea caused by germs, dental infections, vaginal infections, wound infections, stomach ulcer (works alongside other drugs to kill the H. pylori bacteria), pelvic infections, infections after surgery

Amebanil SuspensionAmebanil TabletAmibagyl SuspensionAmibagyl TabletsAusgyl 200mg TabletAusgyl 400mg TabletAvrogyl 400 TabletAvrogyl Paediatric Suspension

Tinidazole

Prescription

Amoeba infection (amoebiasis), giardia infection (running stomach caused by parasites), bacterial vaginosis (vaginal infection with discharge and odour), trichomoniasis (sexually transmitted infection), dental infections, stomach ulcer caused by H. pylori bacteria

Hantimax-500 TabletTinimark

Antibiotic

Nitroimidazole — anti-parasitic and antibacterial

1

Secnidazole

Prescription

Stomach infections (amoeba), diarrhea caused by parasites, bacterial vaginosis (vaginal infection with discharge and odour), giardia infection, gut infections, and sometimes used alongside other drugs for H. pylori (the bacteria that causes stomach ulcer)

Bactrosec Tablet 500mgGresec TabletsSecwid TabletsSwisec-500 TabletsTagera Forte Tablet

When to see a doctor

Seek care if you notice any of the following

  • You have severe abdominal pain that does not go away with pain relief medication.
  • You experience heavy bleeding or spotting between periods that lasts for more than 2 weeks.
  • You have a fever over 38°C (100.4°F) that lasts for more than 3 days.
  • You notice a foul-smelling discharge from your vagina that is yellow or green in color.
  • You have difficulty breathing or chest pain that gets worse when you cough.

For guidance only — always consult a qualified healthcare provider.

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