FLAGYL 200MG 15 tablets

Flagyl 200 mg

Flagyl 200 mg belongs to the antibiotic class of medications used to treat bacterial and parasitic infections (amoeba). It is used to treat Clostridium difficile, Entamoeba histolytica, and Giardia lambda-induced diarrhea. It can also be utilized to treat vaginal bacterial infections.

Flagyl 200 mg suppresses the production of proteins necessary for the survival of harmful bacteria and parasites (amoeba), hence stifling or terminating their growth. It acts by killing disease-causing microorganisms and is bactericidal. It prevents bacterial cells from proliferating and from repairing themselves. It eliminates the germs completely. A viral infection such as influenza or the common cold cannot be treated with 200 mg of Flagyl.

Flagyl 200 mg is available in numerous dosage forms, including vaginal creams/inserts, topical creams, and injections. Your doctor will set the dosage based on the type of illness being treated. The oral antibiotic Flagyl 200 mg can be taken with or without food. Avoid consuming alcoholic beverages during your treatment, since they may cause flushing and an overall feeling of sickness. Frequent adverse effects of Flagyl 200 mg include nausea, vomiting, stomach trouble, appetite loss, dry mouth, and a metallic taste. If these adverse effects continue, consult your physician or pharmacist.

Flagyl 200 mg is contraindicated during pregnancy, especially during the first trimester. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or intend to get pregnant. You should not breastfeed while taking 200 mg of Flagyl, as it passes into breast milk and may be harmful to the newborn. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking 200 mg of Flagyl, since it may cause dizziness, drowsiness, and loss of attention.

Consult a physician immediately if you experience dehydration symptoms such as a dry mouth, extreme thirst, wrinkled skin, little or no urine, dizziness, or lightheadedness. Certain long-term Flagyl 200 mg users have been associated to leukopenia (low count of white blood cells). Flagyl 200 mg is contraindicated in persons with diseases of the central nervous system (CNS), such as seizures (fits). Take probiotics, prebiotics, and plenty of water if you have dysentery or diarrhea.

Flagyl 200 mg uses

Entamoeba histolytica, Giardia lambda, and Clostridium difficile infections induce diarrhea. Vaginal infections caused by bacteria, Infections in the mouth, infections following surgery, and infections throughout the body. Dermatological bacterial infections

Medicinal Advantages

Flagyl 200 mg is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Eliminates the bacteria and protozoa that cause diarrhea (Entamoeba histolytica, Giardia lamblia, Clostridium difficile). It prevents harmful microorganisms from generating proteins essential to their survival. It destroys disease-causing microorganisms and is bactericidal in nature. It eliminates the pathogens and halts the progression of the disease. A viral infection such as influenza or the common cold cannot be treated with 200 mg of Flagyl.

Use Instructions

Flagyl 200 mg is available in numerous dosage forms, including vaginal creams/inserts, topical creams, and injections. Your doctor will set the dosage based on the type of illness being treated. The oral antibiotic Flagyl 200 mg can be taken with or without food. Avoid consuming alcoholic beverages during your treatment, since they may cause flushing and an overall feeling of sickness.

Storage

Place in a cool, dry area out of direct sunlight.

Flagyl 200 mg Side Effects

The majority of negative effects associated with Flagyl 200 mg do not require medical attention and resolve with time. However, if the bad effects persist, visit a physician. Nausea, vomiting, stomach trouble, loss of appetite, dry mouth, and metallic taste are the most common adverse effects of 200 mg Flagyl. Everyone does not have to endure the above negative effects. Consult a physician if you develop any pain.

Drug Recommendations

Metronidazole should be avoided during pregnancy, particularly in the first trimester. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or intend to get pregnant. You should not breastfeed while using Metronidazole since it passes into breast milk and can harm the newborn. Avoid driving or operating heavy machinery after taking Metronidazole, since it may cause dizziness, drowsiness, and loss of attention. You should not use Metronidazole if you are allergic to it or other antibiotics, blood thinners (coumarins, warfarin), anti-epileptic drugs (phenobarbital, phenytoin, primidone), or anti-cancer therapy (busulfan, fluorouracil, mycophenolate). Consult a physician immediately if you experience dehydration symptoms such as a dry mouth, extreme thirst, wrinkled skin, little or no urine, dizziness, or lightheadedness. In rare instances, long-term Metronidazole use has been associated to leukopenia (low count of white blood cells). Metronidazole is contraindicated in persons with central nervous system (CNS) disorders such seizures (fits). Take probiotics, prebiotics, and plenty of water if you have dysentery or diarrhea.

Interactions Between Drugs

Blood thinners (coumarins, warfarin), epilepsy medications (phenobarbital, phenytoin, primidone), depression medications (lithium), cancer medications (busulfan, fluorouracil, or mycophenolate), alcohol addiction medications (disulfiram), and stomach ulcer medications (disulfiram) all interact negatively with metronidazole (cimetidine).

Alcohol consumption should be avoided due to its potential to induce flushing, drowsiness, and vertigo.

People with liver disease, muscle disease (myasthenia gravis), heart rhythm disorders (arrhythmia), seizures (fits), alcoholism, cancer, electrolyte imbalance (low potassium or magnesium level), colitis (intestinal inflammation), porphyria (rare genetic blood disorder), and neurodegenerative diseases should not take metronidazole.

Safety Suggestions

ALCOHOL

To minimize unpleasant side effects, consuming alcohol while taking Metronidazole is discouraged.

PREGNANCY

Metronidazole should be avoided during pregnancy, particularly in the first trimester.

BREAST FEEDING

Take Metronidazole exactly as prescribed; a small quantity is known to pass through breast milk to the newborn.

DRIVING

Metronidazole may cause dizziness, making it difficult to drive.

LIVER

Use cautious with metronidazole, especially if you have a history of liver problems. Your physician may need to adjust the dosage.

KIDNEY

Use cautious with metronidazole, especially if you have a history of kidney issues. Your physician may need to adjust your dosage.

No habit formation

Advice on Diet and Lifestyle

Drink plenty of water if you have diarrhea to avoid becoming dehydrated.

If you have mild diarrhea, caffeine-free soft drinks, juices, or sports rehydration drinks can suffice (less than four stools per day).

If the diarrhea is severe, specific rehydration solutions should be consumed.

Recommendations

Please call your doctor immediately if you suffer unpleasant reactions such as an itching rash, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat, fever, or difficulty breathing.

Remember to take your medication. Your infection may return if you discontinue treatment. Before quitting, consult your physician and follow their advice.

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Glossary of Diseases and Conditions

In bacterial infection, harmful germs invade our bodies, proliferate, and infect us. It may target any part of the body and replicate rapidly. When you are infected with bacteria, you may experience nonspecific symptoms such as fever, chills, and fatigue. The most frequent bacterial morphologies are spherical, rod-like, and spiral-shaped. Bacterial infections range from minor symptoms like sore throats and ear infections to severe disorders like meningitis and encephalitis. Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, and E. coli are among the pathogenic microorganisms. A bacterial infection is capable of affecting anyone, at any moment. In contrast, persons with compromised immune systems or those taking immunosuppressive drugs are more susceptible to bacterial infection.

Entamoeba histolytica is a parasitic amoeba that causes amoebic dysentery, an illness of the intestines that is transmitted through human feces (poop). In most cases, there are no symptoms, but it might induce diarrhea, nausea, and weight loss in certain individuals.

FAQs

Consult your physician immediately if the yellowing of your skin persists or worsens.

You must complete the entire course of Metronidazole as prescribed by your physician. Complete the whole course of metronidazole for it to be effective. Metronidazole must be administered at the prescribed dose, at the prescribed times, and for the prescribed number of days.

Metronidazole is an antibiotic that is ineffective against viral infections, such as the common cold and influenza. Metronidazole should not be taken before consulting a physician. Self-medication is dangerous and can impair the effectiveness of Metronidazole, leading to antibiotic resistance.

If you forget to take your medication, take it as soon as you remember. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose if the next dose is approaching.