Tinidazole-induced fixed drug eruption: A case report

FDE is characterized by onset of oval or round eryt hematousmacule on the mucosa or skin. Patients may have itching and burning sensation.22 years old married female p resented with complaining of burning sensation and ulceration in lower lip and erythematous well-defined macule onmuco-cutaneous junction of vagina for last two days f ollowing intake of Tinidazole 400 mg twice daily for 1 day.FDE though not fatal, can cause cosmetic disfigurement.Fixe d drug eruption in genital region is a matter of apprehension. The exact mechanism of FDE is unknown.