Side Effects:

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

Expert advice for Flagyl Infusion
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 Flagyl 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. What is Flagyl?
Flagyl is an antibiotic. It works by killing bacteria and parasites that cause infections in your body.

Q. What is Flagyl used for?
Flagyl 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 Flagyl safe?
Yes, Flagyl is a relatively safe drug if used in prescribed dose and for prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.

Q. Is Flagyl a pain killer?
Flagyl is an antibiotic and not pain killer.

Q. Does Flagyl affect birth control?
There is no evidence of Flagyl 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 Flagyl.

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

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

Q. Can I take Flagyl for urinary tract infections (UTI)?
Flagyl 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 Flagyl for yeast (fungal) infection?
Flagyl is not active against yeast (fungal) infections, hence not recommended to be used for yeast infections.

Q. Can I take Flagyl for chest infection?
Yes, Flagyl 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 Flagyl for a sinus infection?
Flagyl 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 Flagyl for chlamydia?
Flagyl 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 Flagyl for kidney infection?
Flagyl 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 Flagyl for bronchitis?
Flagyl 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 Flagyl for diarrhea?
Flagyl 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 Flagyl for a sore throat?
Flagyl 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 Flagyl for the ear infection?
Flagyl 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 Flagyl steroid?
Flagyl is not a steroid. It is an antibiotic which acts by killing bacteria.

Q. Is Flagyl carcinogenic?
There is no evidence of Flagyl 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 Flagyl an antibiotic?
Yes, Flagyl is an antibiotic. It works by killing bacteria and parasites that cause infections in your body.

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

Q. Can I take Flagyl with doxycycline?
Flagyl 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 Flagyl with azithromycin?
Flagyl 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 Flagyl with tramadol?
Flagyl 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 Flagyl with paracetamol?
Flagyl 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 Flagyl with fluconazole?
Flagyl 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 Flagyl with gabapentin?
Flagyl 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 Flagyl delay your period?
Flagyl 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 Flagyl affect birth control?
No, Flagyl 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 Flagyl make you fertile?
Flagyl 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 Flagyl cause dark urine?
Dark urine has been reported to be an uncommon side effect with Flagyl. If you develop dark urine, talk to your doctor immediately. You may need to stop the medicine.

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

Q. Does Flagyl contain sulfa?
Flagyl is not a sulfa-containing drug.

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

Q. Does Flagyl cause nausea?
There have been reports that Flagyl 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 Flagyl.