Flagyl 200 mg Suspension

Flagyl 200 mg Suspension is a prescription antibiotic suspension containing metronidazole 200 mg in each bottle, manufactured by Abbott Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. It belongs to the nitroimidazole antibiotic class. Flagyl 200 mg Suspension is used to treat certain bacterial and protozoal infections, including infections in the gut, stomach, pelvis, skin, and other areas when metronidazole is appropriate. This product is a liquid form, which can be helpful for people who have trouble swallowing tablets.

How it works: Metronidazole works by entering the infection-causing organisms and damaging their DNA, which stops them from growing and spreading. In suspension form, Flagyl 200 mg can be easier to dose by mouth when a liquid is preferred or required.

Flagyl 200 mg Suspension is the 200 mg strength, so it is suited for patients whose doctor has specifically chosen this dose and liquid form. Compared with lower-strength or different-form metronidazole products, this suspension may be easier to swallow and easier to adjust for children or adults who need a measured liquid dose rather than a tablet.

• Bacterial and protozoal infections
• Giardiasis
• Amebiasis
• Trichomoniasis
• Certain anaerobic infections

• Shake the suspension well before each dose so the medicine is evenly mixed.
• Measure each dose carefully with the measuring device provided or a proper oral syringe.
• Take Flagyl 200 mg Suspension exactly at the times your doctor prescribes; spacing the doses evenly helps keep a steady level in the body.
• You may take it with food or after a meal if it upsets your stomach.
• Finish the full course even if you start feeling better, unless your prescriber tells you to stop.
• Avoid alcohol during treatment and for at least 3 days after the last dose, because metronidazole can cause a strong reaction with alcohol.

Each bottle of Flagyl 200 mg Suspension provides 200 mg of metronidazole, and the exact amount you take depends on the infection being treated and your age, weight, and medical history. It may be taken once, twice, or three times daily depending on the prescription, and the maximum daily dose is set by the doctor for the specific infection and patient.

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
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Stomach pain or cramps
• Headache
• Darkened urine

• Do not drink alcohol during treatment and for at least 3 days after the last dose.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, because metronidazole may need closer monitoring or dose adjustment.
• Use caution if you have a history of seizures or nervous system problems.
• Let your prescriber know if you take blood thinners such as warfarin, because metronidazole can raise bleeding risk.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, only use this medicine if your clinician says it is appropriate.
• This suspension may contain sweeteners or flavoring agents, so review the ingredient list if you have diabetes or food allergies.
• Do not drive or do tasks requiring alertness if you feel dizzy, sleepy, or unsteady after taking it.

• Alcohol
• Warfarin and other anticoagulants
• Lithium
• Disulfiram
• Some seizure medicines such as phenytoin or phenobarbital

Store Flagyl 200 mg Suspension at room temperature in the original container, tightly closed, and keep it out of reach of children.