What is flagyl?
Flagyl is an antibacterial drug. It is used to kill any bacteria in the body that are causing infection. How is Flagyl taken? Flagyl is taken orally in tablet form. It is important to maintain a constant level of Flagyl in the blood. Therefore, it must be taken at regular intervals without missing any doses. Take Flagyl with 8 ounces of water (one glass). Flagyl can be taken by itself, or with meals. If dry mouth occurs, chewing gum, sucking on hard candy or ice chips may help. Why is Flagyl prescribed? Flagyl is used to fight or prevent a bacterial infection. It is used for a wide variety of infections including those in the adbomen, bones, joints, nervous system, respiratory tract, skin, as well as vaginal and intestinal infections. Recommended dosage ADULT Trichomoniasis One-day treatment: 2 grams of Flagyl, taken as a single dose or divided into 2 doses (1 gram each) taken in the same day. Seven-day course of treatment: 250 milligrams 3 times daily for 7 consecutive days. Acute Int
ALIASES FOR FLAGYL: Metronidazole, Metryl MANUFACTURER OF FLAGYL: Pharmacia/upjhn USES: Metronidazole is an antibiotic used to treat a variety of infections. HOW TO USE: This medication should be taken with food or a full glass of water or milk to prevent stomach upset. Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level. Do this by taking the medication at evenly spaced intervals throughout the day and night. Continue to take this medication until the full prescribed amount is finished even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow resulting in a relapse of the infection. SIDE EFFECTS: Dizziness, headache, diarrhea, nausea, stomach pain, change in taste sensation or dry mouth may occur. If these effects persist or worsen, contact your doctor. Unlikely but report: seizures, loss of consciousness, tingling of hands or feet. Very unlikely but report: unsteadiness, mood/mental cha
