Name: Flagyl (200mg/5mL)
Creator: Anushta Chandrapalan
Published: Oct 25, 2016

Flagyl (200mg/5mL) is an antibacterial agent, prescribed for trichomoniasis, amebiasis and other bacterial infections. It fights against bacteria in the body.

Flagyl (200mg/5mL) Oral Suspension AHPL Generic : Metronidazole	₹ 7.76 200mg/5mL 30ml

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Drug information on Flagyl (200mg/5mL) (Metronidazole) from AHPL

Drug Name : Metronidazole

Metronidazole(Metronidazole Oral) generic Flagyl (200mg/5mL) is an antibacterial agent, prescribed for trichomoniasis, amebiasis and other bacterial infections. It fights against bacteria in the body.
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Written & Compiled by Anushta Chandrapalan, M.Sc | Medically Reviewed by The Medindia Medical Review Team on Oct 25, 2016

Medical condition(s) for which Flagyl (200mg/5mL) may be prescribed

Dosage & When it is to be taken (Indications)

PO- One-day treatment - two grams of flagyl, given either as a single dose or in two divided doses of one gram each given in the same day.
Seven-day course of treatmentï¿½250 mg three times daily for seven consecutive days.
Vaginal Gel- one applicator is administered intravaginally once a day for 5 days.

Side effects of Flagyl (200mg/5mL)

Most common : Headache, loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal cramping.

Blood : Decrease in white blood cells and platelets.

Heart : ECG changes.

Central Nervous System : Brain disease, seizures, eye nerve problems, dizziness, unsteadiness, in coordination, confusion, irritability, depression, weakness and sleeplessness.

Hypersensitivity : Hives, rash, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, skin death, flushing, nasal congestion, dryness of the mouth and fever.

Genitourinary : Painful urination, bladder inflammation, adequate urination and incontinence.

How to use Flagyl (200mg/5mL)?

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food. It also comes as vaginal gel, to be introduced into the vagina.

When Should Flagyl (200mg/5mL) not be taken? (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

Warnings and Precautions for Flagyl (200mg/5mL)

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of nerve, brain, Crohnï¿½s disease, liver impairment, seizures, heart disease, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

Avoid alcohol consumption.

Avoid long-term use of this medication; otherwise it may cause secondary infection.

Other Precautions for Flagyl (200mg/5mL)

Avoid excess dosage.

Storage Conditions for Flagyl (200mg/5mL)

Store this medication at room temperature, out of reach of children.

Schedule : H Prescription drugs - Drugs to be sold only under the prescription of a Registered Medical Practitioner.

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