General
Description & Use
Eliminates bacteria and other microorganisms that cause infections
of the reproductive system, gastrointestinal tract, skin, vagina,
and other areas of the body.
Metrogyl
(Also known under the names Metronidazole, Flagyl and Trichozole)
is used to treat following types of infections:
-
Certain types of bacterial infections.
- Protozoal infections.
- Pseudomembranous colitis.
- Dental infections, including acute gingivitis.
- Intra-abdominal infections.
- Aspiration pneumonia.
- Lung abscess.
- Bacterial vaginosis.
- Pelvic inflammatory disease.
- Amoebiasis.
- Eradications of helicobacter pylori bacteria, which is responsible
for causing peptic ulcer disease.
- Prevention of infections during and following surgery.
Metronidazole is thought to act by interfering with DNA synthesis
in bacteria.
For doseages consult your doctor
Common side effects of Metrogyl:
- Nausea.
- Diarrhoea.
- Metallic taste.
- Inflammation and clotting of veins if given intravenously.
Uncommon
side effects of Metrogyl:
- Allergic reactions including rash, itch, flushing and fever.
- Headache.
- Dizziness.
- Vomiting.
- Inflammation of the tongue.
- Sores around and in the mouth.
- Dark coloured urine.
- Loss of sensation.
