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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.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of Flagyl
100 ml Solution for Infusion
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Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
Flagyl 0.5% Solution for Infusion is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria and other microorganisms that cause infections by damaging their DNA.
Related Warnings
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Usually, Flagyl 0.5% Solution for Infusion starts working within 1 hour of its administration. However, it may take around 2-3 days to make you feel better while taking Flagyl 0.5% Solution for Infusion. If you do not experience any significant reduction in your symptoms, consult your doctor.
Flagyl 0.5% Solution for Infusion should be administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Flagyl 0.5% Solution for Infusion.
No, avoid drinking alcohol while taking Flagyl 0.5% Solution for Infusion. Moreover, you should avoid alcohol even after 3 days of finishing the complete course. Drinking alcohol can cause an unpleasant reaction (Disulfiram like reaction) with symptoms such as stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, headache, flushing or redness of the face.
Yes, Flagyl 0.5% Solution for Infusion may cause a temporary metallic taste. This metallic taste can be reduced by staying hydrated, brushing teeth after the meals and chewing sugar-free gum or mints.
If you have taken Flagyl 0.5% Solution for Infusion in excess (more than the recommended dose), immediately contact your doctor or report to the nearest hospital. Overdose of Flagyl 0.5% Solution for Infusion may cause loss of appetite, metallic taste, headache, dizziness, insomnia or drowsiness.
Inform your doctor if you did not feel better even after completing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him/her if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.
