Medicine Details
Flagyl 0.5% Solution for Infusion
Manufacturer: Abbott
Salt Composition: Metronidazole (500mg)
Medicine Type: allopathy
Introduction: In Treatment of Bacterial infections Flagyl 0.5% Solution for Infusion is a versatile antibiotic medicine that can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. These include infections of the blood, brain, lungs, bones, joints, urinary tract, stomach, and intestines. It can also be used to treat gum ulcers and other dental infections (abscesses), leg ulcers, and pressure sores. It works by stopping the growth of the bacteria causing the infection. This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant. This medicine is generally safe to use while pregnant or breastfeeding, but you should ask your doctor. In Treatment of Parasitic infections Flagyl 0.5% Solution for Infusion is an antibiotic medicine that helps treat many parasitic infections such as amoebic dysentery. It works by stopping the growth of parasites causing the infection. This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all parasites are killed and do not become resistant. This medicine is generally safe to use while pregnant or breastfeeding, but you should ask your doctor.
Benefits: Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
Description: Flagyl 0.5% Solution for Infusion is an antibiotic medicine that helps your body fight infections caused by bacteria and parasites. It is used to treat infections of the liver, stomach, intestines, vagina, brain, heart, lungs, bones and skin. Flagyl 0.5% Solution for Infusion helps prevent an infection after surgery. It is also used in the treatment of dental infections, leg ulcers, and pressure sores. This injection is administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional. It should be taken at the same time each day to get the most benefit. Your symptoms may get better after a short time but do not stop taking it until you have finished a full course of treatment, even if you feel well. If you stop taking it early, some bacteria may survive, and the infection may come back. Do not drink any alcohol while taking this medicine, and for a few days after stopping it. Otherwise, you may get unpleasant side effects like nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain. The most common side effects of this medicine are muscle pain (myalgia), dryness in the mouth, swelling and heaviness of tongue (glossitis), and painful swelling and sores in the mouth (stomatitis). These are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days. You can try using sugarless candies or lozenges to overcome any dryness or metallic taste in the mouth. Before using this medicine, inform your doctor if you are allergic to any medicine or have any kidney or liver problems or any disease of the nervous system. This medicine should not be taken if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless it is absolutely necessary and prescribed by your doctor. It may cause unusual results with certain medical tests. Therefore, tell any doctor who treats you that you are using this medicine.
How to Use: Flagyl 0.5% Solution for Infusion is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria and other microorganisms that cause infections by damaging their DNA.
Safety Advice: - Alcohol : UNSAFE - Consuming alcohol while taking Flagyl 0.5% Solution for Infusion may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction). - Pregnancy : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Flagyl 0.5% Solution for Infusion is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies. - Breast feeding : CAUTION - Flagyl 0.5% Solution for Infusion should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body. If a single dose of Flagyl 0.5% Solution for Infusion is used, it is recommended to hold breastfeeding for 12-24 hours to allow the removal of the drug. - Driving : UNSAFE - Flagyl 0.5% Solution for Infusion may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Flagyl 0.5% Solution for Infusion may make you feel sleepy, dizzy, confused. You may have hallucinations, fits (convulsions) or temporary eyesight problems (such as blurred or double vision) affecting your ability to drive. - Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Flagyl 0.5% Solution for Infusion is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Flagyl 0.5% Solution for Infusion is recommended. Patients undergoing kidney dialysis should take this medicine after the dialysis treatment. - Liver : CAUTION - Flagyl 0.5% Solution for Infusion should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Flagyl 0.5% Solution for Infusion may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
If Missed: If you miss a dose of Flagyl 0.5% Solution for Infusion, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Packaging: bottle of 100 ml Solution for Infusion
Packaging Type:
Primary Use: Treatment of Bacterial infections | Treatment of Parasitic infections
Side Effects: Dryness in mouth | Nausea | Metallic taste
Alcohol Interaction: UNSAFE
Pregnancy Interaction:
Lactation Interaction: CAUTION
Driving Interaction:
Kidney Interaction: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Liver Interaction: CAUTION