Flagyl Suspension 200 mg/5 mL SUSPENSION
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 03 December 2025
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Treatment of various infections including trichomoniasis, amoebiasis, and anaerobic infections.
Dosage (summary)
Adults: 200-800 mg 3 times daily depending on indication. Adjust for children based on weight.
Special Populations
- Hepatic impairment
- Renal impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Not established; crosses placenta and excreted in breast milk.
Key Drug Interactions
- Disulfiram
- Alcohol
- Warfarin
- Lithium
- Ciclosporin
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to metronidazole
- Co-administration with busulfan
- Co-administration with disulfiram
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Peripheral neuropathy
Counselling Points
- Avoid alcohol during and 1-3 days after treatment
- Monitor for psychiatric symptoms
- Report any signs of liver injury
Serious warnings
- QT prolongation
- Disulfiram-like reaction with alcohol
- Severe hepatotoxicity
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