Flagyl

Details

Purpose

Metronidazole 200mg per 5ml Suspension are used for the treatment of

• Various infections
• Stomach and intestinal ulcers caused by H. pylori.

The medication comes under the brand name Flagyl by which is known in the pharma market.

How does it work?

The tablets belong to the category of anti-parasites.  Falgyl tablets work by inhibiting the growth of the various infectious agents and organisms in the host body.  In some cases, the medication is used for the treatment of intestinal and stomach ulcers.  The tablets can also be used in combination with other medications to treat some of the parasitical problems.

Measures and precautions

1. Metronidazole 200mg per 5ml Suspension are widely prescribed for treating the infections caused by bacteria and other parasites except for viral parasites.
2. Consume the tablets orally, through the mouth as per the instructions of the doctor.
3. For prevention of stomach upset, take the tablets with a full glass of milk or water.
4. Do not crush or chew the flagyl tablets. Swallow it whole with water or milk.
5. The doses of Metronidazole 200mg per 5ml Suspension are based on the medical condition, age, and response towards the medicine.
6. Take the tablets regularly as per the directives of the doctor to get rid of the infections.
7. Before the usage of theseflagyl tablets, tell your doctor about any allergies you have or this medicine is causing any allergies. The tablets have some inactive ingredients that can cause allergies. So, consult your doctor in case of it.
8. Do tell your doctor about your medical history before the consumption of the medicine.
9. In the case of kidney and liver problem patients, the tablets should be used with careful steps and cautions.
10. The Metronidazole 200mg per 5ml Suspension should be consumed in exact doses as prescribed by the doctor. Do not leave the course of medicine halfway, this would mark the entry of the pathogen again into your body.
11. It is strictly prohibited to overdose on flagyl tablets. they are hazardous.

Side-effects

• Headache
• Stomach upset
• Loss of appetite
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Metallic taste in the mouth
• Constipation
• Nausea
• Sore throat
• Fevers
• Painful urination
• Easy bruising and bleeding
• Eye pain
• Seizures
• Vision problems
• Tingling in arms and legs
• Trouble in breathing

Interactions

The interactions are seen with cough syrups, alcohol-containing products, lopinavir, lithium solution, etc. one deadly interaction occurs with disulfiram which affects the user body drastically.