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1 What is "Flagyl 400 tablets" and what is it used?
1.1 What features does the product?
"Flagyl 400 tablets" contains metronidazole, a drug against parasites (parasite): against protozoa (Urtierchen) and anaerobic (without oxygen living) bacteria.
"Flagyl 400 tablets" is available only on prescription and should be taken only on medical statement.
1.2 What are effective strengths and dosage forms
Metronidazole is available in following action strengths and dosage forms:
1.2.a as tablets, coated tablets or capsules containing 200 mg metronidazole
1.2.b as tablets, coated tablets, capsules or tablets containing 250 mg metronidazole
1.2.c as tablets or film-coated tablets containing 400 mg or 500 mg metronidazole
Your doctor determines what active strength and pharmaceutical form is the appropriate for your treatment.
1.3 Metronidazole is applied to the / in
-Trichomoniasis,
-bacterial vaginosis (amine Kolpitis, non-specific vaginitis),
-Amoebiasis,
-Known (giardiasis)
-Infections (transfers, contagions) with participation of bacteria that live without oxygen can (anaerobic organisms); particularly infections of the female sexual organs of the gastrointestinal tract, as well as neck nose ear- and tooth-mouth-pine area go out,
-preventive treatment to protect against infections in surgery in the female gender and in the gastrointestinal tract.
Trichomoniasis is a disease that originates in a small, Trichomonas vaginalis. There are mainly inflammation of the female vagina and the male urethra. The distribution is almost exclusively through sexual intercourse. A swab of fluid is made for the detection of the disease.
For bacterial vaginosis, bacterial composition, which naturally occurs in the female vagina is changed. It comes to inflammation with a fish-like odour. Amine Kolpitis and non-specific vaginitis are other names for bacterial vaginosis.
Amoebiasis (amoebiasis) is a disease that is caused by a root-footed Urtierchen, Entamoeba histolytica. There are usually abdominal pain and severe diarrhea due to an infection in the gastrointestinal tract. In addition there may be affected other organs, which if left untreated the disease often fatal runs. The Chair is examined for the detection of Amoebiasis.
Known (giardiasis) is a disease that originates in a small, Giardia lamblia. An infection in the gastrointestinal tract is primarily for aqueous diarrhoea. Giardia lamblia is shown in the stool. 2 What you need before taking of "Flagyl 400 tablets" Note?
2.1 "Flagyl 400 tablets" should not be taken
Hypersensitivity to the drug, contain the metronidazole or other 5 Nitroimidazoles. The exception is when there is a life-threatening infection and other drugs are ineffective.
Treatment is by your doctor accurately weigh errors of blood formation, as well as disease of the brain, spinal cord and nerves with severe liver damage.
2.2 Special care when taking of "Flagyl 400 tablets" is required
Trichomoniasis is often of sexual partners also support of the Trichomonads, although so far no pathological changes should be noticed. To avoid reciprocal contagions, it is necessary that the sexual partner is also investigated and, if necessary, treated. Sexual intercourse should be avoided during treatment.
2.2.a pregnancy
"Flagyl 400 tablets" should only be used in the 1st third of pregnancy for severe, life-threatening infections.
In the 2nd and 3rd trimesters and while breastfeeding can "Flagyl 400 tablets" after careful consideration by your physician also in other diseases are used, where during pregnancy the local formulation is preferred.
2.2.b lactation
Application of "Flagyl 400 tablets" in the breast-feeding should breastfeeding interrupted during treatment and the milk is pumped out and discarded, because "Flagyl 400 tablets" passes into breast milk.
2.2.c drive and use machines
Especially at the start of treatment can "Flagyl 400 tablets" affect your responsiveness. You can then respond more quickly and targeted enough to unexpected and sudden events. Drive no car or other vehicle! Use no electrical tools or machines! Work without secure fit! Particularly note that alcohol further deteriorate your drive!
2.3 What interactions with other medicinal products are to be observed?
The gift of the disulfiram alcohol cessation compound can lead to confusion States and certain mental disorders (psychosis).
A reduction of the effect of metronidazole occurs when administering barbiturates (medicinal products containing active substances such as Hexobarbital or phenobarbital, that are used against sleeping disorders and seizures, as well as in anesthesia) and dose of medication with phenytoin (active ingredient against seizures).
Medicines with cimetidine (active ingredient against gastritis [gastritis] as well as stomach and bowels) may very rarely the excretion of "Flagyl 400 tablets" affect and so the effect of "Flagyl 400 tablets" step up.
The changing effect of alcohol taking metronidazole is described under "Precautions".
Patients who are treated with certain drugs which inhibit blood clotting (anticoagulants, warfarin-type), need to be set, where appropriate, new, because by "Flagyl 400 pills" the blutgerinnung retardant effect of this medication is reinforced.
Administration of medicines with lithium (active substance, which is given in certain forms of euphoric or chastened mood [manic-depressive States]) care is necessary, because after this, an increase of lithium in blood was observed (risk of lithium poisoning with tremors and seizures).
Please note that this information can also apply to medicinal products applied recently.
2.4 What is taking by "Flagyl 400 tablets" to think along with food and drinks?
The consumption of alcohol should be avoided, since otherwise intolerance phenomena can occur, such as such as redness in the area of the head and neck, as well as nausea, vomiting, headache and dizziness

What is Flagyl and when is it used?

Flagyl contains an agent that acts against infection causing bacteria and protists. The pathogens, which can be combated with Flagyl, live in sauerstoffarmer or free environment and affect most of the time the sexual organs or the gastrointestinal tract.
Flagyl must be used only on the prescription the doctor.
Your doctor or your doctor is Flagyl prescribe you film-coated tablets, if there is one of the following diseases: infection of the genital organs with Gardnerella (non-specific vaginitis) or Trichomonads. Infestation of tract with Lamblien; Infestation of intestine and/or liver with amoebae; Befall with bacteria that live in more or less sauerstoffarmer environment (anaerobic bacteria).
Flagyl foaming (vaginal suppository) will give you your doctor or Prescribe their doctor to support a treatment with film-coated tablets with a Trichomonadenbefall.
What should be noted this?

The urine can be dark colored taking of Flagyl.
Infection in the genital area are communicable diseases. Please note the general hygiene measures such as regular personal care. Talk to your doctor or health care professional about a possible partner treatment.
Concurrent use of Ortho ®-Diaphragma and condoms for contraception with Flagyl is foaming to avoid, because on the one hand, the surface of Diaphragmas or of Präservatives changed and could be on the other hand, the curative effect of Flagyl affected.
This medicine has been prescribed to you by your doctor or health care professional to treat of your current condition.
Flagyl is effective against all micro-organisms that cause infections. The application of a wrong elected or not properly dosed drug can cause complications. Contact therefore never it out for the treatment of other diseases or other persons. Also in later new infections, you may apply Flagyl without further medical consultations.
When may Flagyl be not applied?

If you are hypersensitive to the active ingredient of Flagyl or other substances of the same chemical group, you may not use Flagyl (active ingredient metronidazole; =) (Group = Imidazolderivate).
When is caution the use/application of Flagyl?

During treatment with Flagyl and at least one day after that, you should not on alcoholic beverages and medicinal products containing alcohol, because the simultaneous ingestion leads to vomiting and stomach cramps («to taboos effect»). At the same time take a Flagyl with the medicinal product to taboos ®.
This medicine may affect the responsiveness, the ability to use tools or machines, and driving ability. At signs of adverse effects such as confusion, dizziness, hallucinations, convulsions, temporary vision problems and errors in the movement coordination, you should not drive or operate a machine or tools.
If treatment with Flagyl due to an infection of the genital organs takes place, the sexual intercourse should be avoided.
When the undesirable effects (cf. the heading «What can Flagyl have side effects?») be sure your doctor or pharmacist immediately or Consult your doctor or pharmacist.
For a more than 10 days, taking high doses and leukocyte disorders treatment, regular medical monitoring is necessary.
Flagyl can reinforce the effect of various medicines. Thereunder are certain medicines for blood thinning and Cyclosporine. Epilepsiemittel (phenytoin, phenobarbital) can reduce the effect of Flagyl. It can reinforce the effect of Flagyl but also different drugs (e.g., cimetidine, a remedy for stomach acidification).
A simultaneous lithium therapy may lead to adverse effects. It is therefore to sell before starting treatment with Flagyl or to continue with reduced dosage and only under strict medical supervision.
The Central and peripheral nervous system can deteriorate during the treatment with Flagyl.
Inform your doctor or your doctor if you suffer from a serious liver disease.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist or Your doctor or pharmacist if you suffer from other diseases, have allergies or are taking other medicines (also you paid for yourself) or externally apply!