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Floxagyl Suspension is a prescription medicine that is available as a Suspension. Bacterial Infections, Stomach Infection, Amebiasis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Floxagyl Suspension have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Floxagyl Suspension is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Floxagyl Suspension include Nausea or vomiting, Headache. While these are the most often observed Floxagyl Suspension side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Floxagyl Suspension 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.
In addition, Floxagyl Suspension's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Floxagyl Suspension has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Floxagyl Suspension related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Liver Disease, Heart Disease, Peripheral Neuropathy must refrain from the use of Floxagyl Suspension since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Floxagyl Suspension have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Floxagyl Suspension have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Floxagyl Suspension is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Floxagyl Suspension 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.
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Is the use of Floxagyl Suspension safe for pregnant women?
Floxagyl can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Floxagyl, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Floxagyl Suspension safe during breastfeeding?
Floxagyl may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Floxagyl Suspension on the Kidneys?
Floxagyl rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Floxagyl Suspension on the Liver?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Floxagyl on the liver, information on safety of Floxagyl for liver is unavailable.
What is the effect of Floxagyl Suspension on the Heart?
Floxagyl is not harmful for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Floxagyl Suspension unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Floxagyl Suspension habit forming or addictive?
Floxagyl Suspension does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Floxagyl Suspension
The side effects of taking Floxagyl Suspension with certain foods can be serious. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Floxagyl Suspension
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Floxagyl Suspension and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Floxagyl 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.
Take Floxagyl as directed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed.
Yes, Floxagyl can cause stomach upset, abdominal cramps, constipation, and nausea. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing these symptoms after taking this drug.
No, Floxagyl is not effective in candida (fungal infections) because it is an anti-amoebic and antiprotozoal drug, it is only effective for bacterial and protozoal infections.
Discontinuation of Floxagyl on your own can cause unwanted side effects. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
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