Flagyl 400 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 1.70 (30 x 10: ৳ 510.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 17.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Metronidazole |
| Company | Synovia pharma plc |
| Also available as |
Title
- Flagyl 400 mg Tablet
Categories
- Antibiotic
- Antiprotozoal
- Amoebicide
Description
- Metronidazole is a member of the imidazole class of antibacterial drug and is classified therapeutically as an antiprotozoal agent.
Indications
- Treatment of post-operative infections due to anaerobic bacteria
- Septicaemia
- Bacteraemia
- Peritonitis
- Brain abscess
- Pelvic abscess
- Pelvic cellulitis
- Post-operative wound infections
- Urogenital trichomoniasis
- Bacterial vaginosis
- Amoebiasis
- Giardiasis
- Acute ulcerative gingivitis
- Anaerobically infected leg ulcers and pressure sores
- Acute dental infections
- Antibiotic-associated pseudomembranous colitis
Dosage & Administration
- Available in Tablet, Suspension, Vaginal Gel, Suppository, IV Infusion forms
- Dosage varies for adults, children, and different indications
Interaction
- Potential interactions with Disulfiram, Alcohol, Oral anticoagulants, Lithium, Cyclosporin, Phenytoin, Phenobarbital, 5-Fluorouracil, Busulfan
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Metronidazole or other Nitroimidazole derivatives
Side Effects
- Metallic taste
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Drowsiness
- Rashes
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA Pregnancy Category B
- Caution advised during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Regular hematological tests recommended for longer duration use
- Caution in patients with hepatic encephalopathy
Use in Special Populations
- Dosing adjustment in hepatic impairment
- No routine dosage adjustment in renal failure
- Potential urine darkening effect
Overdose Effects
- Reported symptoms limited to vomiting, ataxia, slight disorientation
- No specific antidote available
Therapeutic Class
- Amoebicides
- Anti-diarrhoeal
- Antiprotozoal
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C
- Protect from light
- Keep out of reach of children
- Do not use after expiry date
Common Questions
- Introduction to product
- Uses
- Side effects
- Time to see improvement
- Contraindications
- Safety during pregnancy
- Effectiveness in higher doses
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