What is Flagyl?

• Gastrointestinal infections
• Pelvic inflammatory disease
• Bacterial vaginosis
• Infections are caused by anaerobic bacteria.

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.

• Agitation
• Back pain
• Blurred vision
• Numbness
• Tingling sensations
• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Fever
• Headache
• Irritability
• Nausea
• Seizures
• Trouble speaking
• Trembling
• Tiredness
• Weakness
• Vomiting

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:

• The dosage is determined by your medical condition and response to treatment.
• 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.

Missed Dose:

• 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 medications 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.

• 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, and 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.