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Floxagyl Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Stomach Infection, Amebiasis. Floxagyl Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Floxagyl Tablet 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. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Floxagyl Tablet include Nausea or vomiting, Headache. Some other side effects of Floxagyl Tablet have been listed ahead. These side effects of Floxagyl Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Floxagyl Tablet is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Floxagyl Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Floxagyl Tablet related warnings section.
Floxagyl Tablet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Floxagyl Tablet in conditions like Liver Disease, Heart Disease, Peripheral Neuropathy. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Floxagyl Tablet contraindications section.
Besides this, Floxagyl Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Floxagyl Tablet is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Floxagyl Tablet 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 Tablet 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 Tablet 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 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Floxagyl rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Floxagyl Tablet 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 Tablet 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 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Floxagyl Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Floxagyl Tablet does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Floxagyl Tablet
The side effects of taking Floxagyl Tablet with certain foods can be serious. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Floxagyl Tablet
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Floxagyl Tablet 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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