topical metronidazole
(me troe NI da zole)
Flagyl, Flagyl 375, Flagyl ER, Protostat
What is the most important information I should know about metronidazole?
• Take all of the metronidazole that has been prescribed for you even ifyou begin to feel better topical metronidazole. Your symptoms may start to improve before the infectionis completely treated topical metronidazole.
• Do not drink alcohol while taking metronidazole topical metronidazole. Flushing, fast heartbeats,nausea, and vomiting may occur when alcohol is ingested during metronidazoletherapy topical metronidazole.
What is metronidazole?
• Metronidazole is an antibiotic topical metronidazole. It fights bacteria in your body topical metronidazole.
• Metronidazole is used to treat infections such as abdominal infections,skin and tissue infections, bone and joint infections, gynecologic infections,and respiratory tract infections topical metronidazole.
• Metronidazole may also be used for purposes other than those listed inthis medication guide topical metronidazole.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking metronidazole?
• Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have
· liver disease,
· a stomach or intestinal disease, or
· epilepsy or another seizure disorder topical metronidazole.
• You may not be able to take metronidazole, or you may require a lowerdose or special monitoring during your therapy if you have any of these conditions topical metronidazole.
• Metronidazole is in the FDA pregnancy category B topical metronidazole. This means that itis not likely to harm an unborn baby topical metronidazole. Do not, however, take metronidazole withoutfirst talking to your doctor if you are pregnant topical metronidazole.
• Metronidazole passes into breast milk and may affect a nursing infant topical metronidazole. Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you arebreast-feeding a baby topical metronidazole.
How should I take metronidazole?
• Take metronidazole exactly as directed by your doctor topical metronidazole. If you do notunderstand these instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explainthem to you topical metronidazole.
• Take each dose with a full glass (8 ounces) of water topical metronidazole.
• Take all of the metronidazole that has been prescribed for you even ifyou begin to feel better topical metronidazole. Your symptoms may start to improve before the infectionis completely treated topical metronidazole.
• Store metronidazole at room temperature away from moisture and heat topical metronidazole.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember topical metronidazole. Take the rest of the day'sdoses at evenly spaced intervals unless otherwise directed by your doctor topical metronidazole.
What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention topical metronidazole.
• Symptoms of a metronidazole overdose include nausea, vomiting, dizziness,loss of coordination, numbness and tingling, and seizures topical metronidazole.
What should I avoid while taking metronidazole?
• Do not drink alcohol while taking metronidazole topical metronidazole. Flushing, fast heartbeats,nausea, and vomiting may occur when alcohol is ingested during metronidazoletherapy topical metronidazole.
• Be aware of the alcohol content of other products such as cough and coldmedicines topical metronidazole. Alcohol in these products can also cause a reaction topical metronidazole.
What are the possible side effects of metronidazole?
• If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop takingmetronidazole and seek emergency medical attention:
· an allergic reaction (swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; shortnessof breath; closing of your throat; or hives);
· seizures;
· numbness or tingling;
· dizziness or loss of coordination; or
· severe diarrhea topical metronidazole.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur topical metronidazole. Continueto take metronidazole and talk to your doctor if you experience
· darkening of your urine;
· nausea, vomiting, or loss of appetite;
· an unpleasant metallic taste in your mouth;
· constipation or mild diarrhea;
· headache; or
· swollen or sore tongue topical metronidazole.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur topical metronidazole. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome topical metronidazole.
What other drugs will affect metronidazole?
• Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you are taking anyof the following medicines:
· a barbiturate such as phenobarbital (Luminal, Solfoton), amobarbital(Amytal), or secobarbital (Seconal) topical metronidazole. These medicines may decrease the effectsof metronidazole topical metronidazole.
· warfarin (Coumadin) topical metronidazole. Bleeding may occur if metronidazole and warfarinare used together topical metronidazole.
· phenytoin (Dilantin) topical metronidazole. Phenytoin may cause dangerous side effects whentaken with metronidazole topical metronidazole.
· lithium (Lithobid, Eskalith, others) topical metronidazole. Lithium may also cause dangerousside effects when taken with metronidazole topical metronidazole.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with metronidazole topical metronidazole. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-countermedicines topical metronidazole.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about metronidazole writtenfor health professionals that you may read topical metronidazole.
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