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Flagyl 200 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Stomach Infection, Amebiasis. Other than this, Flagyl 200 Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Flagyl 200 Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Flagyl 200 Tablet include Nausea or vomiting, Headache. Some other side effects of Flagyl 200 Tablet have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Flagyl 200 Tablet normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Flagyl 200 Tablet's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Moderate while nursing. In addition, Flagyl 200 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Flagyl 200 Tablet related warnings section.
Flagyl 200 Tablet is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease, Heart Disease, Peripheral Neuropathy as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Flagyl 200 Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Flagyl 200 Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Flagyl 200 Tablet is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Flagyl 200 Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Adult(Female) |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Is the use of Flagyl 200 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Flagyl is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Flagyl 200 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Flagyl. If you see any side effects, stop taking Flagyl immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Flagyl again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Flagyl 200 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Flagyl on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Flagyl 200 Tablet on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Flagyl on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Flagyl 200 Tablet on the Heart?
Flagyl may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Flagyl 200 Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Flagyl 200 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Flagyl 200 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Flagyl 200 Tablet has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Flagyl 200 Tablet as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Flagyl 200 Tablet only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Flagyl 200 Tablet is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Flagyl 200 Tablet
Taking Flagyl 200 Tablet with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Flagyl 200 Tablet
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Flagyl 200 Tablet as it can have severe side effects.
No, Flagyl does not cause infertility. There is no evidence suggesting infertility in connection with this drug.
Yes, Flagyl may be carcinogenic (cancer-causing) if taken beyond prescribed dosage. As per FDA reports, it has shown cancer-causing properties in rats and mice in clinical trials. Therefore, take this medicine strictly as per instructions and do not use it unnecessarily.
Flagyl can be taken orally preferably after a light meal. This medicine can applied topically also. Duration, of course, will vary according to the severity of bacterial/protozoal infection.
No, Flagyl is not nephrotoxic (kidney damaging). However, if this drug is taken unnecessarily in excessive dosage then it can lead to kidney damage.
Take Flagyl as directed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Flagyl® Metronidazole
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 837-839
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 850-851