Tido Tablet 10's belongs to a class of medication called 'antibiotics' used to treat several bacterial infections of the urinary tract, vagina, skin, blood, nose, throat, gums, chest, and lungs. Also, Tido Tablet 10's may be used to treat infections such as giardiasis and amoebiasis (stomach infections), and trichomoniasis (genital infection) caused by protozoa. A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria grows in the body and cause infection. It can infect any part of the body and multiple very quickly. Tido Tablet 10's does not work against infections caused by the virus.

Tido Tablet 10's is a combination of two antibiotics, namely: Doxycycline and Tinidazole. Doxycycline works by inhibiting the production of essential proteins necessary for bacteria to grow, multiply and increase in numbers. Tinidazole works by damaging the DNA (genetic material) of bacteria and protozoa and inhibits the formation of new DNA essential for bacteria's survival. Thereby, it kills micro-organisms and prevents the spread of infection.

You are advised to take Tido Tablet 10's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. You may experience vomiting, nausea, diarrhoea, stomach pain or cramps, headache, or loss of appetite in some cases. Most of these side effects of Tido Tablet 10's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Tido Tablet 10's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Avoid taking Tido Tablet 10's and consult a doctor before taking Tido Tablet 10's, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding as it may harm the baby. Tinidazole may affect fertility in both men and women. Therefore, please consult a doctor if you are planning for pregnancy before taking Tido Tablet 10's. Tido Tablet 10's is not recommended for children below 12 years as the safety and effectiveness were not established. Drive only if you are alert as Tido Tablet 10's may cause drowsiness, weakness, or numbness. Avoid exposure to strong sunlight as Tido Tablet 10's may make the skin more sensitive to sunburn than normal.

Tido Tablet 10's is a combination of two antibiotics, namely: Doxycycline and Tinidazole. Doxycycline is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that acts against both aerobic (grow in the presence of oxygen) and anaerobic (grow in the absence of oxygen) gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. It works by inhibiting the production of essential proteins necessary for bacteria to grow, multiply and increase in numbers. Tinidazole is also a broad-spectrum antibiotic that damages the DNA (genetic material) of bacteria and protozoa and inhibits new DNA formation. Thereby, kills microorganisms and preventing the spread of bacterial infection.

• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Diarrhoea
• Stomach pain 
• Abdominal cramps
• Headache
• Loss of appetite
• Headache
• Skin sensitivity to sun light

If you are allergic to Tido Tablet 10's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you have kidney or liver problems, myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), porphyria (a disorder in the formation of red blood pigment), systemic lupus erythematosus (an autoimmune disease), syphilis, diarrhoea, blood disorder or fits, inform your doctor before taking Tido Tablet 10's. Avoid taking Tido Tablet 10's and consult a doctor before taking Tido Tablet 10's, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, which may cause harm to the baby. Tinidazole may affect fertility in both men and women. Therefore, please consult a doctor if you are planning for pregnancy before taking Tido Tablet 10's. Tido Tablet 10's is not recommended for children below 12 years as the safety and effectiveness were not established. Drive only if you are alert as Tido Tablet 10's may cause drowsiness, weakness or numbness. Avoid exposure to strong sunlight as Tido Tablet 10's may make the skin more sensitive to sunburn than normal. Inform your doctor if you are taking oral retinoids as it may increase the risk of increased pressure in the skull. You are recommended to complete the full course of Tido Tablet 10's as prescribed by your doctor for effective results. 

Drug-Drug Interaction: Tido Tablet 10's may interact with a blood thinner (warfarin), anticonvulsants (phenytoin, carbamazepine), immunosuppressant (ciclosporin) and antibiotic (nitrofurantoin).

Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid drinking beer, wine or spirits while taking Tido Tablet 10's and 3 days after treatment with Tido Tablet 10's as it may cause stomach cramps, pounding heart, stomach cramps, or flushing (sudden feeling of warmth).

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have kidney or liver problems, myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), porphyria (a disorder in the formation of red blood pigment),  systemic lupus erythematosus (an autoimmune disease), syphilis, diarrhea, blood disorder or fits, inform your doctor before taking Tido Tablet 10's.

• WARFARIN
• PHENYTOIN
• CARBAMAZEPINE
• CICLOSPORIN
• NITROFURANTOIN

• Take probiotics after completing the full course of Tido Tablet 10's to restore some healthy bacteria in the intestines that may have been killed. Taking probiotics after antibiotic treatment can reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhea. Certain fermented foods like cheese, yogurt, kombucha, sauerkraut, and kimchi can help to restore the good bacteria of the intestine.
• Include fiber-rich foods, as they can be easily digested by your gut bacteria, which helps stimulate their growth. Thus, fiber-rich foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after a course of antibiotics. Whole grains such as brown rice and whole-grain bread should be included in your diet.
• Make sure you drink plenty of water or other fluids every day while you are taking Tido Tablet 10's.
• Avoid alcohol consumption as it may increase adverse effects.

• Tido Tablet 10's may rarely cause abnormal liver function tests. Please consult a doctor if you any concerns regarding this.
• Tido Tablet 10's may cause live bacterial vaccines (such as typhoid vaccine) to not work as well. Do not have any immunization/vaccinations while using this medication unless your doctor tells you to.

Bacterial infection: It is a condition in which harmful bacteria grow in the body and cause infection. It can target any part of the body and multiply very quickly. Bacteria come in three basic shapes, namely spherical, rod, or spiral-shaped. Bacteria may be gram-positive (have thick cell walls) or gram-negative (do not have cell walls). Appropriate tests are done to identify bacterial strains and based on the results, proper medication is prescribed. Some common symptoms of bacterial infection include cough, fever, and tiredness.