Flagyl

Flagyl (Metronidazole) is an antibiotic and has been developed as oral and intravenous treatment that is used to treat a truly wide range of infections caused by bacteria that include infections of the skin, gut, gums area, pelvic cavity, brain abscess, leg ulcers, pressure sores. The advice of your health care provider is essential before you start this medication as the dosage and duration vary according to the severity of the ailment.  Flagyl also used to treat children but to a limited extent.  However, a child specialist must be consulted before the treatment.  You must also take the advice of your health care provider about the possible risks of this medication keeping in mind your present health condition and obtain as much information as possible from all authentic sources so as to arrive at a conclusion which is best suited to your body type.

What is the dosage of Flagyl?

Metronidazole comes in a variety of forms as it has very wide ranging usage.  It comes in the following forms :  

1)    Tablets – 250mg, 500mg and 750mg

2)    Capsules – 350mg

3)    Cream – 0.75% and 1%

4)    Lotion – 0.75%

5)    Gel – 0.75% and 1%

6)    Injection – 5mg/ml

Flagyl is to be taken with lots of water (for tablets and capsules) and as for the cream, gel, lotion and injection – as per the directions of your health care provider

You must make sure to follow the dosage as given by your health care provider.  Do not alter the dosage without taking advice of your health care provider.  Be sure to take Generic Flagyl only as advised – no more no less – and regularly so that the medication is sufficiently present in the blood at all times for the patient to get proper relief.  It is very important to remember that even if there is relief in a short span, it is always advisable to complete the full course of the medication.  Otherwise, there is a possibility of a relapse.  In such an event, the treatment of such relapsed infection will have to be started all over again.  If one is under some other medications, a list must be made available to the health care provider the enable him to ascertain the compatibility of the various chemical contents.

Does Flagyl have any side effects?

It you are on a course of generic flagyl and you notice any of the effects stated below, inform your health care provider immediately for remedial measures.


•    Diarrhea

•    Dizziness or Lightheadedness

•    Headache

•    Loss of Appetite

•    Nausea and Vomiting

•    Stomach pain or Cramps

Does Flagyl have any particular drug interactions?
It may be best not to buy Flagyl if you are particularly sensitive or allergic to this particular medicine or any of its contents.  If you have a liver problem it is best to avoid this medication.

What precautions are necessary while taking Flagyl?

If you have any liver ailment then it must be in the knowledge of your health care provider.

If one is having anemia or any other blood disorder then it must be brought to the notice of your health care provider.

Pregnant or trying to get pregnant women patients need to take Flagyl under the guidance of their health care provider.

Nervous disorder individuals are advised to consult their health care provider for usage of this medication.

If you are allergic to Metronidazole – a key content of Flagyl – then this medication is to be avoided.

How should Flagyl be stored?

To be stored at room temperature at 25oC (77oF)

To be protected from Light and dampness.  To be kept away from children.

Generic Flagyl has been developed as an oral and intravenous treatment for infections caused by bacteria. One can buy Flagyl at the online drugstore.