✅ “Flagyl 200 mg Tablets – Effective Antibiotic for Bacterial & Parasitic Infections”

🔬 What is Flagyl 200 mg?

Flagyl 200 mg contains Metronidazole, an antibiotic and antiprotozoal medication used to treat various infections caused by anaerobic bacteria and certain parasites. It works by inhibiting DNA synthesis, ultimately leading to bacterial cell death.

⚙️ Mechanism of Action

Metronidazole enters the bacterial or protozoal cell and undergoes reduction to form reactive radicals that damage DNA and prevent replication. This leads to:

• Disruption of bacterial DNA synthesis
• Inhibition of nucleic acid production
• Cell death in anaerobic organisms and protozoa

💊 Indications (Uses)

Flagyl 200 mg is used to treat:

• ✅ Bacterial vaginosis
• ✅ Trichomoniasis (sexually transmitted infection)
• ✅ Giardiasis (intestinal parasite)
• ✅ Amoebiasis (intestinal or hepatic)
• ✅ Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
• ✅ Intra-abdominal infections
• ✅ Dental infections & abscesses
• ✅ Clostridium difficile colitis (off-label)
• ✅ Helicobacter pylori infection (in combination with other drugs)

📋 Dosage and Administration

Take Flagyl 200 mg exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

Common Dosage Guidelines:

• Bacterial infections: 400–800 mg two to three times daily for 5–10 days
• Trichomoniasis: 2 g as a single dose or 200 mg three times daily for 7 days
• Giardiasis / Amoebiasis: 200–800 mg three times daily for 5–10 days
• Dental infections: 200–400 mg three times daily for 3–7 days

Administration Notes:

• Take with food or a full glass of water to reduce stomach upset
• Avoid alcohol during treatment and for 48 hours afterward

⚠️ Warnings and Precautions

• Avoid alcohol — can cause disulfiram-like reaction (severe nausea, vomiting, flushing, palpitations)
• Use with caution in patients with liver disease or CNS disorders
• May cause metallic taste in mouth
• Prolonged use may result in fungal or bacterial overgrowth (superinfection)

💢 Side Effects

Common:

• Nausea and vomiting
• Metallic taste
• Headache
• Diarrhea
• Abdominal cramps

Less Common:

• Dizziness or confusion
• Dark urine (harmless, common)
• Rash or itching
• Peripheral neuropathy (numbness/tingling)

Side effects are generally mild and resolve after stopping the medication.

❗ Serious Adverse Reactions (Rare):

• Seizures
• Encephalopathy
• Liver toxicity
• Blood disorders (leukopenia, neutropenia)

🤰 Use in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

• Pregnancy: Generally considered safe in the second and third trimesters
• Breastfeeding: Metronidazole is excreted in breast milk – consult a doctor before use

🔄 Drug Interactions

Avoid using with:

• Alcohol (can cause severe reaction)
• Warfarin (may increase bleeding risk)
• Lithium (increased toxicity)
• Disulfiram (mental/mood changes)

Always inform your doctor about all medications or supplements you’re taking.

🧊 Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature (15–30°C or 59–86°F)
• Keep in original packaging, protected from light and moisture
• Keep out of reach of children