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Front M, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Syrup. It is typically used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Stomach Infection, Amebiasis. Other than this, Front M has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Front M. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Front M also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Headache. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Front M as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Front M go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Front M is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Front M has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Front M related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Liver Disease, Heart Disease, Peripheral Neuropathy must refrain from the use of Front M since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Front M contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Front M have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Front M, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Front M 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 Front M safe for pregnant women?
Front M can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Front M, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Front M safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Front M. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Front M on the Kidneys?
Front M may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Front M on the Liver?
Information about safety of Front M for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Front M on the Heart?
Front M is not harmful for the heart.
Front M 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 Front M unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Front M habit forming or addictive?
Front M does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Front M
Taking certain foods and Front M together may have severe side effects. Talk to your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Front M
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Front M with alcohol will be.
Front M 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.
Discontinuation of Front M on your own can cause unwanted side effects. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Front M 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.
Yes, Front M 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.
Yes, Front M is an antibiotic drug. It is used to treat bacterial and protozoal infections.
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References
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KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 837-839
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KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 713
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Noroxin® (norfloxacin)
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Nufloxib (norfloxacin)
