What is Metrogyl 400mg Tablet?
Metrogyl 400 is an antibiotic medication employed to treat bacterial and parasite infections. This harmful microorganism may infect your different body organs and cause illness. It helps to treat infections that reach your liver, stomach, intestines, vagina, lungs, bones, brain, heart and skin, etc.
The drug treats infection by killing the infection-causing bacteria and parasites. Metrogyl can treat dental infections, pressure sores, and leg ulcers. Also, the doctor prescribes it the prevents infection after surgery.
Uses of Metronidazole
As an antibiotic medication, it has in treating conditions such as-
Bacterial infection
Parasitic infection
How does it work?
Metrogyl 400 contains Metronidazole as its active ingredient, an anti-infective medicine. It helps to treat infections led by harmful bacteria or parasitics causing illness. The drugs kill them to stop their growth and clear ups the infection. This drug prevents bacterial infection by damaging its genetic structure or DNA. Thus, it results in their death and treats the bacterial infection effectively.
How to take Metrogyl 400mg tablet?
You need a valid prescription before you take this antibiotic drug if you have any infection. Also, remember that it will not work for viral infection, soo, please consult your doctor first. Take the suggested dose at the advised duration with food and do not chew or crush the tablet during intake. Swallow the tablet orally with a glass of water and intake it in one go. Always complete the entire course of treatment, especially if you are taking antibiotics. Never take double or skip doses between treatments; do not stop without asking a doctor.
Side effects
Along with medical benefits, Metronidazole tablets may cause some common side effects. Most of them are mild, short-lived and get well once your body adjusts to the drug. If you feel given the below side effects, please inform your doctor and seek medical care-
- Dark urine
- Confusion
- Stomach ache
- Nasal congestion
- Metallic taste
- Dizziness
- Fast heartbeat
- Blurred vision
- Burning or tingling sensation
- Bleeding gums
- Skin rash
- Agitation
- Headache
Precautions and Safety advice
A person allergic to Metronidazole should not take any dose of Metrogyl 400mg.
Please do not drink alcohol while taking Metronidazole, as it can be unsafe for your health. Combined use may cause flushing, nausea, thirst, low bp, chest pain and increased heart rate.
The use of Metronidazole tablets is usually considered safe during pregnancy. But make sure to discuss it with a medical expert before taking it during pregnancy.
If you take Metrogyl, you should hold off on breastfeeding until the drug is out of the body. The drug can pass into the breast milk, which can harm the baby, so take caution and consult your doctor.
Metronidazole may affect your vision and make you feel sleepy, dizzy, and confused. If you suspect this symptom, please do not drive or operate heavy machinery.
Taking Metrogyl is safe during kidney disease but can be unsafe when you take it during liver disease. It would be best if you had caution and some dose changes for a safe and suitable treatment that does not contain any risk. Hence discuss your doctor.
