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Donnagyl, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Syrup. It is typically used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Stomach Infection, Amebiasis. Secondary and off-label uses of Donnagyl have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Donnagyl depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Donnagyl include Nausea or vomiting, Headache. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Donnagyl as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Donnagyl 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Donnagyl is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Donnagyl has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Donnagyl related warnings section.
Donnagyl is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease, Heart Disease, Peripheral Neuropathy are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Donnagyl contraindications section.
Besides this, Donnagyl may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Donnagyl is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Donnagyl 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
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Is the use of Donnagyl safe for pregnant women?
Donnagyl may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Donnagyl, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Donnagyl safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Donnagyl may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Donnagyl should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Donnagyl on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Donnagyl on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Donnagyl on the Liver?
Information about safety of Donnagyl for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Donnagyl on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Donnagyl for the heart.
Donnagyl 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 Donnagyl unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Donnagyl habit forming or addictive?
Donnagyl does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Donnagyl
The side effects of taking Donnagyl with certain foods can be serious. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Donnagyl
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Donnagyl with alcohol will be.
Donnagyl 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.
Donnagyl 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.
No, Donnagyl is not nephrotoxic (kidney damaging). However, if this drug is taken unnecessarily in excessive dosage then it can lead to kidney damage.
No, Donnagyl does not cause infertility. There is no evidence suggesting infertility in connection with this drug.
Donnagyl 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.
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