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Balgyl Benefits & Uses

Balgyl is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Bacterial Infections
Stomach Infection (Read More - How to Combat Stomach Infections: Effective Home Solutions)
Amebiasis
Giardiasis
Diarrhoea (Read More - Home Remedies for Diarrhoea)
Parasitic Infections

Other Benefits

Balgyl Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 7.5 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Female)	Disease: Endocarditis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 7.5 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 7.5 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 750 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 750 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 7.5 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 750 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Balgyl Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Balgyl is used -

Severe

Skin redness
Skin Burning
Skin irritation
Agitation
Blurred vision
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Loss of appetite
Convulsion
Vaginal Irritation

Moderate

Erythema
Contact Dermatitis
Depression (Read More - From Meditation to Nutrition: Home Remedies for Easing Depression)

Mild

Dry Mouth
Metallic taste in mouth
पेट दर्द
Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)

Common

Nausea or vomiting
Headache

Balgyl Related Warnings

Is the use of Balgyl safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Balgyl safely.

Safe
Is the use of Balgyl safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Balgyl. If you see any side effects, stop taking Balgyl immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Balgyl again, only after your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Balgyl on the Kidneys?

Balgyl rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Balgyl on the Liver?

Side effects of Balgyl rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Balgyl on the Heart?

Side effects of Balgyl rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Balgyl with Other Drugs

Balgyl should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Life Threatening

Disulfiram

Severe

Moderate

Phenytoin

Amoxicillin

Mild

Amitriptyline

Balgyl Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Balgyl unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Heart Disease
Diabetes
Peripheral Neuropathy
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)

Frequently asked Questions about Balgyl

Is this Balgyl habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Balgyl.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Balgyl you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Balgyl only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Balgyl cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Balgyl Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Balgyl

Taking Balgyl with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Balgyl

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Balgyl as it can have severe side effects.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Balgyl

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I take Balgyl without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Balgyl is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to consume this medicine if you don't require it.

Question about 6 years ago

How to take Balgyl?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Balgyl 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can i take Balgyl with ibuprofen?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Balgyl and ibuprofen can be taken at the same time. There are no known drug interactions found between them.

Question about 6 years ago

What is Balgyl?

Dr. Amit Singh MBBS , General Physician

Balgyl is a brand name of metronidazole. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called nitroimidazoles. It has anti-amoebic and anti-protozoal property. It is available in different forms such as tablets, capsules, suspensions, and creams. It is used to treat amoebic and protozoal infections.

Question about 6 years ago

How does Balgyl work?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Balgyl acts on the DNA structure of bacterial and protozoan cells and disrupts its helical structure resulting in the death of bacteria and protozoa. Infections caused due to pathogens are eradicated completely when taken in prescribed dosage and duration.