Review the side-effects of Metronidazole as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
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.
Metronidazole Oral, MetroGel Vaginal, Vandazole, MetroLotion
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
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.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Metronidazole
Metronidazole(Metronidazole Oral) generic This medication is an antibacterial agent, prescribed for trichomoniasis, amebiasis and other bacterial infections. It fights against bacteria in the body.Trade Names for Metronidazole
India :
Avidine-M |
Povistar-M |
METROXIT 200 TABLET |
Aristogyl |
Dentasep |
Metrogyl-DG-Forte |
Metrohex |
Nitra-Met |
Orahex Gel |
Flagyl |
Metron |
Oflomac-M (50mg/100mg) |
Oflomac-M Forte (100mg/200mg) |
Oflostar-M (50mg/100mg/5mL) |
Aldezole (200mg) |
Aldezole (400mg) |
Aldezole (200mg/5mL) |
Aldezole (200mg/5mL) |
Flagyl (200mg) |
Flagyl (400mg)
International :
Metronidazole Oral, MetroGel Vaginal, Vandazole, MetroLotion
