FLAGYL 400 (400mg Metronidazole)

Product Information

Flagyl (Metronidazole) is an antibiotic used to treat infections caused by bacteria and certain parasites. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. It does not treat viral infections such as colds or flu. Misuse or unnecessary use may increase the risk of antibiotic resistance.

Why is this Medication Prescribed?

Doctors prescribe Flagyl to:

• Treat infections of the reproductive system, gastrointestinal tract, skin, lungs, heart, blood, nervous system, bones, and joints.
• Treat certain sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
• Treat bacterial vaginosis in women (extended-release tablets).

Uses

• Reproductive system infections
• Gastrointestinal infections
• Skin, bone, joint, and lung infections
• Blood and nervous system infections
• Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
• Bacterial vaginosis (extended-release tablets in women)

Benefits

• Broad-spectrum effectiveness against a wide variety of bacterial and parasitic infections.
• Effective in treating bacterial vaginosis with once-daily extended-release dosing.
• Helps prevent complications of untreated infections when taken as directed.

How Should this Medicine be Used?

• Available as tablets, extended-release tablets, and capsules to take by mouth.
• May be given as a one-time dose, divided doses, or 2–4 times daily for up to 10 days or longer depending on the infection.
• Extended-release tablets:
  • Take once daily for 7 days.
  • Take at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.
  • Swallow whole — do not split, chew, or crush.
• Take exactly as prescribed. Do not skip doses or stop early, even if you feel better.
• Continue treatment for the full prescribed course to prevent resistance.

Other Uses

• Sometimes prescribed off-label for other bacterial or parasitic infections.
• Consult your doctor or pharmacist for details.

🍷 Alcohol Warning

Do not drink alcohol while taking this medicine and for at least 3 days after the last dose.

• Combining alcohol with this medicine may cause severe nausea, vomiting, cramps, headache, flushing, and chest pain.
• Seek emergency medical help if you experience severe reactions after alcohol use.

Special Precautions

Before taking Flagyl, inform your doctor if you:

• Have liver disease, blood disorders, or nervous system conditions.
• Are pregnant or breastfeeding (use only if prescribed by a doctor).
• Are taking other antibiotics, anticoagulants, or medications that affect the liver.

Possible Side Effects

Common (usually mild):

• Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite
• Diarrhea or stomach cramps
• Metallic taste in mouth
• Headache or dizziness

Serious (seek medical advice immediately):

• Numbness, tingling, or seizures
• Severe allergic reaction (rash, swelling, breathing difficulty)
• Confusion, mood changes, or unsteadiness
• Signs of liver problems (yellowing of skin/eyes, dark urine)

Storage & Disposal

• Store at room temperature away from heat, light, and moisture.
• Keep tightly closed and out of reach of children.
• Do not use expired medicine; dispose of safely according to pharmacist instructions.

Emergency Guidance

• In case of overdose, seek emergency medical help immediately.
• If you develop seizures, severe allergic reaction, or neurological symptoms, stop the medicine and seek urgent care.
• For alcohol reaction symptoms (severe vomiting, flushing, chest pain), call emergency services.