Flagyl 200 mg/5 ml (Oral Suspension)

Title

• Flagyl 200 mg/5 ml Suspension

Categories

• Antibiotic
• Amoebicide
• Antiprotozoal

Description

• Metronidazole is a member of the imidazole class of antibacterial drug
• Reduces the growth of bacteria and parasites
• Treats and prevents viral, parasitic, and bacterial infections
• Effective against post-operative infections, septicaemia, brain abscess, and more
• Available in tablet, suspension, vaginal gel, suppository, and IV infusion forms

Dimensions

• Available in 200 mg/5 ml suspension

Color options

• No specific color options

Functions

• Prevents the growth of bacterias and parasites

Dosage and administration

• Various dosage instructions based on the type of infection and age
• e.g. 200 mg tid or 400 mg bid for 7 days, 800 mg in the morning and 1-2 gm at night for 2 days
• Dosage for trichomoniasis, bacterial vaginosis, intestinal amoebiasis, giardiasis, gingivitis, dental infections, etc.

Materials

• Active ingredient: Metronidazole

Technical specifications

• No specific technical specifications provided

Design elements

• Available in various administration forms: tablet, suspension, vaginal gel, suppository, IV infusion

Usability features

• Multiple administration forms for ease of use

Indications

• Prevention of post-operative infections due to anaerobic bacteria
• Treatment of septicaemia, brain abscess, bacterial vaginosis, amoebiasis, giardiasis, gingivitis, dental infections, etc.

Pharmacology

• Reduced form of Metronidazole interacts with DNA, giving bactericidal action

Interaction

• May interact with disulfiram, alcohol, oral anticoagulant therapy, lithium, cyclosporin, phenytoin, phenobarbital, 5-fluorouracil, busulfan

Contraindications

• Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to Metronidazole or other Nitroimidazole derivatives

Side effects

• Metallic taste, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, drowsiness, rashes

Pregnancy & lactation

• US FDA Pregnancy Category B
• Excreted in human milk

Precautions & warnings

• Recommended hematological tests and monitoring for adverse reactions
• Caution in patients with hepatic encephalopathy
• May darken urine

Use in special populations

• Hepatic impairment: Administer with caution
• Renal impairment: No reduction in dosage needed; efficient removal during hemodialysis

Overdose effects

• Symptoms limited to vomiting, ataxia, slight disorientation

Therapeutic class

• Amoebicides, Anti-diarrhoeal Antiprotozoal

Storage conditions

• Store below 30°C
• Keep protected from light
• Keep out of the reach of children
• Do not use after expiry date

Common questions

• Information about the medication, uses, side effects, pregnancy, contraindications, overdose, quick tips

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