Metronidazole is an antibiotic and antiprotozoal medication used to treat various conditions caused by bacteria and parasites. Here are some important points about Flagyl:
Uses:
It is effective in treating bacterial vaginosis, trichomoniasis (a sexually transmitted disease caused by a parasite), giardiasis, and bacterial infections in different parts of the body.
It can be used for infections of the:
Vagina
Stomach
Liver
Brain and spinal cord
Lungs
Heart
Bloodstream
Warnings and Precautions:
Alcohol Interaction: Avoid alcohol while taking metronidazole and for at least 3 days after stopping it.
Neurological Symptoms: Stop using immediately if you experience seizures, headaches, visual changes, weakness, numbness, or tingling.
Pregnancy: Do not use metronidazole during the first trimester of pregnancy.
Breastfeeding: Wait 24 hours after using Flagyl before breastfeeding.
Risk Factors: Inform your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney disease, heart rhythm disorder, Crohn?s disease, or other specific conditions.
Dosage and Administration:
Take as prescribed by your doctor.
It can be taken with or without food.
Shake the oral suspension well before measuring a dose.
Dispose of unused liquid medicine after 10 days.
Remember, metronidazole will not treat viral infections like the common cold or flu.
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