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Supergyl, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Suspension. It is primarily used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Stomach Infection, Amebiasis. Supergyl also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Supergyl is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Supergyl also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Headache. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Supergyl can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Supergyl are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Supergyl's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. In addition, Supergyl's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Supergyl related warnings section.
Supergyl can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Supergyl in conditions like Liver Disease, Heart Disease, Peripheral Neuropathy. Other contraindications of Supergyl have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Supergyl have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Supergyl is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Supergyl 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 Supergyl safe for pregnant women?
Supergyl can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Supergyl right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Supergyl safe during breastfeeding?
Supergyl may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Supergyl on the Kidneys?
Supergyl may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Supergyl on the Liver?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Supergyl on the liver, information on safety of Supergyl for liver is unavailable.
What is the effect of Supergyl on the Heart?
Supergyl is completely safe for the heart.
Supergyl 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 Supergyl unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Supergyl habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Supergyl is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Supergyl
The side effects of taking Supergyl with certain foods can be serious. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Supergyl
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Supergyl with alcohol will be.
Yes, Supergyl 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.
No, Supergyl 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.
Supergyl 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.
Supergyl 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, Supergyl does not cause infertility. There is no evidence suggesting infertility in connection with this drug.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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