Flagyl 200 mg Tablet

Flagyl 200 mg Tablet contains 200 mg of metronidazole in each tablet. It is an antibiotic and antiprotozoal medicine used to treat certain bacterial and protozoal infections, including infections of the gut, teeth, skin, abdomen, vagina, and other areas when caused by organisms metronidazole can treat. Flagyl 200 mg Tablet is taken by mouth and should be used only when prescribed for the infection diagnosed by a clinician.

How it works: Metronidazole works by entering the infection-causing organisms and damaging their DNA, which stops them from growing and multiplying. In tablet form, Flagyl 200 mg Tablet is absorbed through the digestive tract after swallowing, so it can treat infections inside the body.

Flagyl 200 mg Tablet is a lower-dose tablet that can help a doctor tailor treatment to the exact amount needed, especially when smaller, more flexible dosing is preferred. Because there are no other Flagyl strengths or forms in this range, the 200 mg tablet is the only available option here and is used as part of the dose schedule your prescriber selects.

• Bacterial vaginosis
• Trichomoniasis
• Amoebiasis
• Giardiasis
• Dental and gum infections
• Certain abdominal or intestinal infections

• Swallow Flagyl 200 mg Tablet whole with water unless your doctor gives different instructions.
• Take it exactly at the times prescribed, even if you start feeling better before the course is finished.
• You may take it with food if it upsets your stomach.
• Do not drink alcohol while taking this tablet and for at least 3 days after the last dose.
• If your dose is scheduled several times a day, try to space doses evenly through the day.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless your pharmacist or doctor specifically says it is okay.

Each Flagyl 200 mg Tablet provides 200 mg of metronidazole per tablet. The number of tablets taken per dose and how often it is taken depends on the infection being treated, and some regimens may use multiple doses per day; your doctor decides the exact schedule, and you should not exceed the prescribed daily amount.

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

Common side effects of Metronidazole may include:

• Nausea
• Metallic taste
• Diarrhea
• Abdominal pain or cramps
• Headache
• Loss of appetite
• Dizziness

• Do not drink alcohol during treatment or for at least 3 days after the last dose because a severe reaction can occur.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, because metronidazole may need closer monitoring.
• Use caution if you feel dizzy or sleepy; avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how Flagyl 200 mg Tablet affects you.
• Tell your prescriber about any history of blood disorders or nerve problems, since metronidazole can worsen them.
• Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding so they can decide if this tablet is appropriate.
• Tell your doctor about heart rhythm problems or medicines that affect the heartbeat, especially if you have other risk factors.
• Finish the full prescribed course even if symptoms improve, unless your clinician tells you to stop.

• Alcohol and products containing alcohol
• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Lithium
• Disulfiram
• Certain medicines that affect heart rhythm, such as some antiarrhythmics

Store Flagyl 200 mg Tablet at room temperature in the original strip or box, away from moisture and heat.