Side Effects:

Common Erythematous rash, Itching, Dry skin, Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation).

Common Nausea, Headache, Dryness in mouth, Metallic taste.

Expert advice for Elice Soap

Inform you doctor if you have any skin conditions or allergies to medicines, food or other substances, asthma, or if you have any other medical conditions. 
Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes and wear gloves to avoid irritation to hands. If permethrin is accidentally introduced into the eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water. 
Apply the medication on small part of the hair to ensure it does not affect coloured or permed hair before application to entire head.
Check hair for active infestation with lice or nits after one repetition of treatment after 14 days as you may be at risk of developing resistance to treatment.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.

Expert advice for Met B3 OD Capsule
Always take the complete course of treatment, as advised by your doctor even if you feel better. It may cause side effects like nausea, stomach upset, and a metallic taste in the mouth. If you are using Met b3 od in a high dose or for a prolonged time, there is a risk of more side effects, like nerve damage. You should not drink alcohol during or for 48 hours after treatment. You may develop nausea, vomiting, flushing and headache if you take it together. Inform your doctor if you have a liver disease. Your dose may need to be adjusted in severe liver disease.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Elice over the counter medicine?
Elice is not an over the counter medicine. It is sold only upon a prescription by a registered medical practitioner.

Q. What is Met b3 od?
Met b3 od is an antibiotic. It works by killing bacteria and parasites that cause infections in your body.

Q. What is Met b3 od used for?
Met b3 od is active against anaerobic bacteria and can be used to treat infections of the blood, brain, lung, bones, genital tract, pelvic area, stomach and intestines, gum ulcers and other dental infections, infected leg ulcers, and pressure sores and to prevent infections after surgery.

Q. Is Met b3 od safe?
Yes, Met b3 od is a relatively safe drug if used in prescribed dose and for prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.

Q. Is Met b3 od a pain killer?
Met b3 od is an antibiotic and not pain killer.

Q. Does Met b3 od affect birth control?
There is no evidence of Met b3 od affecting birth control (contraception) as no interactions have been clinically observed between the two. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor to confirm before taking the two medicines together as you may require a secondary birth control measure while taking Met b3 od.

Q. Is Met b3 od an over the counter (OTC) product?
No, Met b3 od is not an over the counter (OTC) product. It's a prescription medicine.

Q. Can Met b3 od cause vomiting?
Vomiting has been reported as a side effect with Met b3 od. However, the exact incidence is not known. Consult your doctor if vomiting occurs while you are taking Met b3 od.

Q. Can I take Met b3 od for urinary tract infections (UTI)?
Met b3 od is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by anaerobic bacteria. It can be indicated for the treatment of urinary tract infections (UTI) only if the underlying cause is anaerobic bacteria. Hence, it is always advisable to consult your doctor who would be able to diagnose your infections and give antibiotics accordingly.

Q. Can I take Met b3 od for yeast (fungal) infection?
Met b3 od is not active against yeast (fungal) infections, hence not recommended to be used for yeast infections.

Q. Can I take Met b3 od for chest infection?
Yes, Met b3 od can be taken for chest infections only once the cause of infection is diagnosed and the antibiotics are recommended by your doctor.

Q. can I take Met b3 od for a sinus infection?
Met b3 od can be used for anaerobic sinus infections. Please consult your doctor before taking any antibiotics as the cause of infection must be diagnosed by a doctor before starting the treatment.

Q. Can I take Met b3 od for chlamydia?
Met b3 od is not active against chlamydia. Please consult your doctor before taking any treatment for chlamydia. Antibiotics should be taken only as advised by your doctor.

Q. Can I take Met b3 od for kidney infection?
Met b3 od is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by anaerobic bacteria. It can be indicated for the treatment of kidney infection only if the underlying cause is anaerobic bacteria. Hence, it is always advisable to consult your doctor who would be able to diagnose your infections and give antibiotics accordingly.

Q. Can I take Met b3 od for bronchitis?
Met b3 od is not indicated for the treatment of bronchitis. Consult your doctor if you have symptoms of bronchitis and antibiotics are needed for the same.

Q. Can I take Met b3 od for diarrhea?
Met b3 od is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by anaerobic bacteria. It can be indicated for the treatment of diarrhea only if the underlying cause is anaerobic bacteria. Hence, it is always advisable to consult your doctor who would be able to diagnose your infections and give antibiotics accordingly.

Q. Can I take Met b3 od for a sore throat?
Met b3 od is not indicated for the treatment of a sore throat. It is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by anaerobic bacteria. Hence, it is always advisable to consult your doctor who would be able to diagnose your infections and give antibiotics accordingly.

Q. Can I take Met b3 od for the ear infection?
Met b3 od is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by anaerobic bacteria. So, it can be used for ear infection only if it is caused by anaerobic bacteria. Please consult your doctor in case antibiotics are needed as the antibiotics should be used only once the cause of infection is properly diagnosed.

Q. Is Met b3 od steroid?
Met b3 od is not a steroid. It is an antibiotic which acts by killing bacteria.

Q. Is Met b3 od carcinogenic?
There is no evidence of Met b3 od showing carcinogenicity in humans. However, it has shown cancer like growth in mouse and rat studies. Please consult your doctor if you have any questions related to this.

Q. Is Met b3 od an antibiotic?
Yes, Met b3 od is an antibiotic. It works by killing bacteria and parasites that cause infections in your body.

Q. Is Met b3 od bacteriostatic or bactericidal?
Met b3 od is a bactericidal (kills bacteria) agent. It works by killing bacteria and parasites that cause infections in your body.

Q. Can I take Met b3 od with doxycycline?
Met b3 od can be taken with doxycycline as no interactions have been clinically seen between the two medicines. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Met b3 od with azithromycin?
Met b3 od can be taken with azithromycin as no interactions have been clinically seen between the two medicines. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Met b3 od with tramadol?
Met b3 od can be taken with tramadol as no interactions have been clinically seen between the two medicines. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Met b3 od with paracetamol?
Met b3 od can be taken with paracetamol as no interactions have been clinically seen between the two medicines. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Met b3 od with fluconazole?
Met b3 od can be taken with fluconazole as no interactions have been clinically seen between the two medicines. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Met b3 od with gabapentin?
Met b3 od can be taken with gabapentin as no interactions have been clinically seen between the two medicines. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can Met b3 od delay your period?
Met b3 od is not known to delay monthly period. Consult your doctor if it occurs as this could be due to some other condition which needs attention.

Q. Does Met b3 od affect birth control?
No, Met b3 od is not shown to affect birth control. It is an antibiotic and works in your body by killing bacteria and parasites that cause infection.

Q. Does Met b3 od make you fertile?
Met b3 od plays no role in the treatment of infertility. It is an antibiotic and works in your body by killing bacteria and parasites that cause infection.

Q. Does Met b3 od cause dark urine?
Dark urine has been reported to be an uncommon side effect with Met b3 od. If you develop dark urine, talk to your doctor immediately. You may need to stop the medicine.

Q. Does Met b3 od cause constipation?
Yes, Met b3 od may cause constipation. Consult your doctor if you have constipation during Met b3 od therapy.

Q. Does Met b3 od contain sulfa?
Met b3 od is not a sulfa-containing drug.

Q. Does Met b3 od make you feel tired?
Tiredness has not been reported as a side effect of Met b3 od. In case you experience tiredness while taking Met b3 od. Please consult your doctor.

Q. Does Met b3 od cause nausea?
There have been reports that Met b3 od may cause nausea. However, the exact incidence is not known. Consult your doctor if nausea occurs and persists for a long time when you are taking Met b3 od.