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Flagyl Tablet Benefits & Uses

Flagyl Tablet 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

Flagyl Tablet 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

Flagyl Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Flagyl Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Flagyl Tablet safely.

Safe
Is the use of Flagyl Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Flagyl Tablet may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Flagyl Tablet, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Flagyl Tablet.

Moderate
What is the effect of Flagyl Tablet on the Kidneys?

Flagyl Tablet rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Flagyl Tablet on the Liver?

Flagyl Tablet may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Flagyl Tablet on the Heart?

Flagyl Tablet is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Flagyl Tablet with Other Drugs

Flagyl Tablet 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

Flagyl Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Flagyl Tablet 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 Flagyl Tablet

Is this Flagyl Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Flagyl Tablet has not been reported.

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

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Flagyl Tablet. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Flagyl Tablet is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

No, Flagyl Tablet is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Flagyl Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Flagyl Tablet

Taking Flagyl Tablet with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Flagyl Tablet

Taking Flagyl Tablet with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Flagyl Tablet

Question over 5 years ago

Is Flagyl Tablet safe to use?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Flagyl Tablet is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor, however, few side effects are observed such as nausea, abdominal cramps, and constipation.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Flagyl Tablet cause high blood pressure?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

No, Flagyl Tablet does not cause high blood pressure (hypertension). However, if you are in doubt you can discuss with your doctor to find out the exact reason behind high blood pressure.

Question about 5 years ago

Can i take Flagyl Tablet with ibuprofen?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

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

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Flagyl Tablet?

Dr. Amit Singh MBBS , General Physician

Flagyl Tablet 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 almost 5 years ago

Can Flagyl Tablet be taken with ofloxacin?

Dr. MBBS , General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease

Yes, Flagyl Tablet and ofloxacin can be taken at the same time. There is no drug interaction found between them.

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

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

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Flagyl Tablet Benefits & Uses

Flagyl Tablet Dosage & How to Take

Flagyl Tablet Related Warnings

Severe Interaction of Flagyl Tablet with Other Drugs

Flagyl Tablet Contraindications

Frequently asked Questions about Flagyl Tablet

Flagyl Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Frequently asked Questions about Flagyl Tablet

Question over 5 years ago

Is Flagyl Tablet safe to use?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Flagyl Tablet cause high blood pressure?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

Question about 5 years ago

Can i take Flagyl Tablet with ibuprofen?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Flagyl Tablet?

Dr. Amit Singh MBBS , General Physician

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Flagyl Tablet be taken with ofloxacin?

Dr. MBBS , General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease

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