What is Flagyl?
Flagyl is a brand name for metronidazole, an antibiotic and antiprotozoal medication commonly used to treat various bacterial and parasitic infections.
The medication is effective against certain types of conditions, including:
- Gastrointestinal infections
- Pelvic inflammatory disease
- Bacterial vaginosis
- Anaerobic bacteria cause infections.
It works by inhibiting the growth of parasites and bacteria causing the infection.
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In Bacterial Infections:
Flagyl 400 Tablet is effective in treating a wide range of bacterial infections, including:
- Infections of the blood, brain, lungs, bones, joints, urinary tract, stomach, and intestines
- Gum ulcers and other dental infections (abscesses)
- Leg ulcers and pressure sores
Parasitic Infections:
Flagyl 400 Tablet is also used to treat parasitic infections such as amoebic dysentery.
Flagyl Side Effects
The Following are the side effects of Flagyl:
How to Use Flagyl?
Administration Instructions:
- Take this medication orally, exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
- Take it with food or a full glass of water or milk to avoid stomach upset.
Dosage Guidelines:
- Your medical condition and response to treatment determine the dosage.
- Take this antibiotic at regular intervals for the best results.
- Take it at the same time daily.
Duration of Treatment:
- Even if your symptoms improve after a few days, continue taking this medication until the total prescribed amount is finished.
- Stopping the medication too soon may result in the infection reappearing.
Overdose:
- If someone has taken an overdose of this medicine and experiences serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, seek medical advice immediately.
- Do not take more than what is prescribed by your doctor.
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- If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember.
- If it is close to the time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next one at the regular time.
- Do not double the dose to make up for a missed one.
Interactions
- Drug interactions can alter the way your medications work or put you at risk for serious side effects. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without first consulting your doctor.
- Alcohol-containing products (such as cough and cold syrups and aftershave), propylene glycol-containing products, lopinavir/ritonavir solution, and lithium are examples of products that may interact with this medication.
- Metronidazole should not be taken if you are also taking disulfiram or if you have taken disulfiram within the last two weeks.
- This medication may interfere with certain lab tests, potentially resulting in false results. Make sure lab personnel and all of your doctors are aware that you are taking this medication.
Follow Precautions Before Taking Medicine
Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have:
- Allergies to this medication or any other antibiotics, or if you have any allergies.
- Medical history of liver disease, kidney disease, or certain blood disorders.
- A rare genetic disorder known as Cockayne syndrome, as metronidazole use may pose a risk for serious liver disease.
- Experienced signs of liver disease during treatment, such as persistent nausea/vomiting, loss of appetite, severe stomach/abdominal pain, yellowing eyes/skin, or dark urine.
- Consumed alcohol or products containing propylene glycol, as severe stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, headache, and flushing may occur.
- Experienced dizziness, especially when consuming alcohol, and avoid driving or operating machinery until confident of safety.
- Received live bacterial vaccines, as metronidazole may impair their effectiveness.
- Plans for pregnancy or if already pregnant, as this medication should only be used when prescribed by a doctor.
- Plans for breastfeeding, as this medication is excreted in breast milk. The doctor may advise on the risks and benefits. If a single-dose treatment is given, the doctor may recommend stopping breastfeeding for a short period afterwards.
Storage
- Keep it at room temperature only, far away from direct light and moisture. Keep all medications far away from kids.
- Don't flush medications down the toilet or pour them into the drainage system.
Fexofenadine vs Cetirizine
| Flagyl | Metrogyl |
|---|---|
| Flagyl 400 Tablet is an antibiotic that aids your body's ability to fight infections caused by bacteria and parasites. | Metrogyl 400 Tablet is an antibiotic that aids your body's ability to fight infections caused by bacteria and parasites. |
| It is used in the treatment of infections of the liver, stomach, intestines, brain, heart, lungs, bones, and skin. | It is utilized in the treatment of infections of the liver, stomach, intestines, vagina, brain, heart, lungs, bones, and skin. |
| Flagyl 400 Tablet is a versatile antibiotic that can be used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections. | Metrogyl 400 Tablet aids in the prevention of infection following surgery. It's also used to treat tooth infections, leg ulcers, and pressure sores. |
