Flagyl 200mg. 400mg Tablet
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 20 March 2018
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Treatment of infections caused by protozoa and anaerobic bacteria.
Dosage (summary)
Adults: 200-800 mg 3 times daily for 5-10 days; adjust for children based on weight.
Special Populations
- Hepatic impairment
- Blood dyscrasias
- Central nervous system disorders
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Not established; crosses placenta and excreted in breast milk; avoid breastfeeding.
Key Drug Interactions
- Alcohol
- Warfarin
- Lithium
- Busulfan
- Cimetidine
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to metronidazole
- Co-administration with busulfan
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Taste disturbances
- Dark urine
Counselling Points
- Avoid alcohol during and 1-3 days after treatment
- Monitor for neurological symptoms
- May darken urine
Serious warnings
- Disulfiram-like reaction with alcohol
- Pseudomembranous colitis
- Mutagenic and carcinogenic potential
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