Flagyl (Metronidazole)

Flagyl 400mg tablets contain 250 mg or 500 mg of metronidazole. Inactive ingredients in this drug are: Cellulose, FD&C Blue No. 2 Lake, Hydroxypropyl cellulose, Hypromellose, Polyethylene glycol, Stearic acid, Titanium dioxide

All medications need to be taken by a doctor’s consultation. Do not alter dosages as it may reduce the effectiveness of the drug. Continue taking the Flagyl antibiotic until the prescribed amount is finished, even if the symptoms go away., Stopping the medicine too early can cause the infection to return and may also make the bacteria resistant to the drug, making it ineffective for future uses., Avoid immunisations while taking this medicine as it may disable live bacterial vaccine as well., Not to be used by pregnant women until clearly needed., Not to be used by breastfeeding females as it may pass through milk and have unwanted effects on the baby., May cause dizziness, do not drive or operate machinery until fully alert.

The possible side effects of this drug are as follows. These are minor effects and will leave once the treatment is completed. Abdominal cramps, Vomiting, Diarrhoea, Nausea, A headache, Loss of appetite, Metallic taste in the mouth, Furry tongue, Dark-coloured urine, Rash, Dizziness, Vaginal dryness, Nasal congestion