Common use
Flagyl is an antibiotic used against anaerobic bacteria Peptostreptococcus, Clostridium sp., Bacteroides sp., Prevotella, Fusobacterium, Veillonella, and certain parasites such as Trichomonas vaginalis (vaginitis), Giardia intestinalis (lambliosis of bowels and liver), Entamoeba histolytica. This medication is used to treat such conditions: bacterial peritonitis, liver abscesses, abscesses of the ovaries and the Fallopian tubes.

Dosage and directions
Your dose should be administered by your physician depending on your condition, disease, and age. Flagyl may be taken orally with or without food. In the hospital, sometimes, Flagyl is prescribed intravenously to treat serious infections. Take the extended-release tabs of Flagyl at least 1-2 hours before or after a meal (on an empty stomach). Do not chew, break, or crush extended-release tabs and swallow them whole. Do not stop taking this drug even if you feel fine and your symptoms have disappeared unless your doctor recommended it.

Precautions
Long treatment requires a complete blood count on a regular basis. Avoid drinking alcohol. The intake of Flagyl in patients is not advised during the first trimester of pregnancy. Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, have liver disease, a stomach or intestinal disease such as Crohn’s disease, a blood cell disorder such as anemia or leukopenia, epilepsy or other seizure and nerve disorders.

Contraindications
Hypersensitivity.

Possible side effect
Nausea, taste of metal in the mouth, anorexia, abdominal pain, vomit, diarrhea, headache, dizziness, allergy (rash, hives), leukopenia, and brown-red color of urine in patients treated for a long time with this medication. Serious side effects include seizures and damage to nerves resulting in numbness and tingling of extremities, if you experience this, you need immediate help from your doctor.

Drug interaction
Flagyl is compatible with sulphanilamides and antibiotics. Its combination with disulfiram, indirectly-acting inhibitors of clotting, and certain myorelaxants is not desired. Non-compatible with alcoholic beverages. Flagyl increases levels of lithium in blood serum. Flagyl should not be co-administered with amprenavir for treating human immunodeficiency disease.

Missed dose
If you missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, just skip it and return to your regular schedule. Never double dose this medication.

Overdose
In case of serious and persistent nausea, vomiting, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination, numbness and tingling, or seizures, consult your doctor about medical attention.

Storage
Store at room temperature between 59-77 degrees F (15-25 degrees C) away from light and moisture, kids, and pets. Do not use after the expiration term.

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