Nozo: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Nozo Benefits & Uses

Nozo is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Bacterial Infections
Stomach Infection
Amebiasis
Giardiasis
Diarrhoea (Read More - Home Remedies for Diarrhoea)
Parasitic Infections
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Prostatitis

Other Benefits

Nozo 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

Nozo Related Warnings

Is the use of Nozo safe for pregnant women?

Nozo may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Nozo again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Nozo safe during breastfeeding?

Nozo should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Nozo on the Kidneys?

Nozo rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Nozo on the Liver?

Side effects of Nozo on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
What is the effect of Nozo on the Heart?

Using Nozo does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Severe Interaction of Nozo with Other Drugs

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

Life Threatening

Disulfiram

Severe

Moderate

Mild

Amitriptyline

Probenecid

Nozo Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Nozo 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)
Kidney Disease
Arrhythmia
Liver Disease
Kidney Cancer

Frequently asked Questions about Nozo

Is this Nozo habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Nozo is addictive.

Nozo Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Nozo

Taking Nozo with food can create severe side effects. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Nozo

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Nozo and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Frequently asked Questions about Nozo

Question over 5 years ago

Is Nozo carcinogenic?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Yes, Nozo may be carcinogenic (cancer-causing) if taken beyond prescribed dosage. As per FDA reports, it has shown cancer-causing properties in rats and mice in clinical trials. Therefore, take this medicine strictly as per instructions and do not use it unnecessarily.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Nozo cause high blood sugar?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

No, Nozo cannot cause hyperglycemia (high blood sugar). There are no known cases. However, if you are in doubt you can discuss with your doctor to find out exact the cause for high blood sugar levels.

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Nozo?

Dr. Amit Singh MBBS , General Physician

Nozo 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 over 5 years ago

Is Nozo effective against candida (fungal infections)?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

No, Nozo 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I discontinue Nozo on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Discontinuation of Nozo on your own can cause unwanted side effects. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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