Aristogyl 400 mg Tablet

Aristogyl 400 mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine that contains 400 mg of metronidazole in each tablet. It belongs to the nitroimidazole class and is used to treat certain bacterial and protozoal infections. Doctors may prescribe Aristogyl 400 mg Tablet for infections such as some stomach, intestinal, gynecologic, skin, or dental infections when metronidazole is the right choice. It only works against susceptible organisms and is not effective for viral illnesses like colds or flu.

How it works: Metronidazole works by entering the infection-causing microbes and damaging their DNA, which stops them from growing and surviving. In tablet form, Aristogyl 400 mg Tablet is swallowed and absorbed from the gut so it can reach the site of infection through the bloodstream.

Aristogyl 400 mg Tablet is a higher-strength tablet, so it is suited for patients whose doctor has specifically chosen a 400 mg dose instead of a lower-strength metronidazole product. Because each tablet delivers 400 mg at once, it may be used when a prescriber wants a convenient tablet strength for a set dosing schedule, rather than taking multiple smaller tablets. The exact dose and length of treatment depend on the infection being treated and the patient’s medical history.

• Bacterial infections caused by anaerobic organisms
• Certain parasitic or protozoal infections
• Dental and gum infections
• Abdominal or intestinal infections
• Some gynecologic infections

• Swallow Aristogyl 400 mg Tablet whole with water unless your doctor gives different instructions.
• Take it exactly on the schedule prescribed; doses are often spaced evenly through the day.
• You can usually take it with food or after food if it upsets your stomach.
• Do not crush or chew unless a pharmacist or doctor specifically says it is okay.
• Finish the full course, even if you feel better before the tablets are gone.
• Avoid alcohol during treatment and for at least 3 days after the last dose.

Each Aristogyl 400 mg Tablet provides 400 mg of metronidazole per tablet. Depending on the infection, it may be taken once, twice, or three times a day, but the maximum daily amount and total treatment length must be set by the doctor. Do not change the dose on your own, especially with this higher-strength tablet.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Metronidazole may include:

• Nausea
• Metallic taste in the mouth
• Diarrhea
• Stomach pain or cramps
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Reduced appetite

• Do not drink alcohol while taking Aristogyl 400 mg Tablet or for at least 3 days after the last dose because it can cause a severe reaction.
• Use caution if you have liver disease, since metronidazole may stay in the body longer.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of seizures or nervous system problems.
• This higher-strength tablet can cause dizziness or a bad taste, so be careful driving or using machinery until you know how you react.
• Tell your clinician if you take blood thinners, because metronidazole can increase bleeding risk.
• Let your doctor know if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning pregnancy.
• Contact your doctor if symptoms do not improve or get worse during treatment.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Alcohol and products containing alcohol
• Lithium
• Disulfiram
• Phenytoin or phenobarbital

Store Aristogyl 400 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and light.