Metronidazole Oral - Metronidazole Sustained Action - Oral Generic Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Metronidazole Oral
• Flagyl ER
• meh-troh-NID-uh-zole

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include nausea and vomiting.

Metronidazole Oral Miscellaneous Notes

• Treatment of certain infections (trichomoniasis), may require that sexual partners be treated as well to avoid reinfection.
• During therapy, refrain from sexual intercourse or wear a condom.
• This medication has been prescribed for your current condition only.
• Do not use it later for another infection or give it to someone else.
• A different medication may be necessary in those cases.

Metronidazole Oral Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature away from moisture and sunlight.
• Do not store in the bathroom.

Medicinal Applications

• This form of metronidazole is used for vaginal infections.

Read Before Using Metronidazole Oral (precautions)

• Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not "double- up" the dose to catch up.

Drug Interactions

• Inform your doctor about all the medicines you may use (both prescription and nonprescription) especially if you use.

Other Medicinal Applications

• This drug may also be used for other infections.

Possible Side Effects

• Dizziness, headache, diarrhea, nausea, stomach pain, change in taste sensation or dry mouth may occur.
• If these effects persist or worsen, contact your doctor.
• Unlikely but report.

Usage Instructions

• Take this medication by mouth once daily or as directed by your doctor.
• Best taken on an empty stomach at least one hour before or two hours after a meal.
• This medication must be swallowed whole.
• Do not crush or chew them before swallowing.
• Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level.
• Do this by taking the medication at the same time each day.
• Continue to take this medication until the full prescribed amount is finished even if symptoms disappear after a few days.
• Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow resulting in a relapse of the infection.