Side Effects:

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

Expert advice for Metronidazole 400 mg Tablet Tablet
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 Metronidazole 400 mg tablet 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 Metronidazole 400 mg tablet?
Metronidazole 400 mg tablet is an antibiotic. It works by killing bacteria and parasites that cause infections in your body.

Q. What is Metronidazole 400 mg tablet used for?
Metronidazole 400 mg tablet 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 Metronidazole 400 mg tablet safe?
Yes, Metronidazole 400 mg tablet is a relatively safe drug if used in prescribed dose and for prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.

Q. Is Metronidazole 400 mg tablet a pain killer?
Metronidazole 400 mg tablet is an antibiotic and not pain killer.

Q. Does Metronidazole 400 mg tablet affect birth control?
There is no evidence of Metronidazole 400 mg tablet 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 Metronidazole 400 mg tablet.

Q. Is Metronidazole 400 mg tablet an over the counter (OTC) product?
No, Metronidazole 400 mg tablet is not an over the counter (OTC) product. It's a prescription medicine.

Q. Can Metronidazole 400 mg tablet cause vomiting?
Vomiting has been reported as a side effect with Metronidazole 400 mg tablet. However, the exact incidence is not known. Consult your doctor if vomiting occurs while you are taking Metronidazole 400 mg tablet.

Q. Can I take Metronidazole 400 mg tablet for urinary tract infections (UTI)?
Metronidazole 400 mg tablet 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 Metronidazole 400 mg tablet for yeast (fungal) infection?
Metronidazole 400 mg tablet is not active against yeast (fungal) infections, hence not recommended to be used for yeast infections.

Q. Can I take Metronidazole 400 mg tablet for chest infection?
Yes, Metronidazole 400 mg tablet 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 Metronidazole 400 mg tablet for a sinus infection?
Metronidazole 400 mg tablet 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 Metronidazole 400 mg tablet for chlamydia?
Metronidazole 400 mg tablet 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 Metronidazole 400 mg tablet for kidney infection?
Metronidazole 400 mg tablet 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 Metronidazole 400 mg tablet for bronchitis?
Metronidazole 400 mg tablet 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 Metronidazole 400 mg tablet for diarrhea?
Metronidazole 400 mg tablet 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 Metronidazole 400 mg tablet for a sore throat?
Metronidazole 400 mg tablet 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 Metronidazole 400 mg tablet for the ear infection?
Metronidazole 400 mg tablet 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 Metronidazole 400 mg tablet steroid?
Metronidazole 400 mg tablet is not a steroid. It is an antibiotic which acts by killing bacteria.

Q. Is Metronidazole 400 mg tablet carcinogenic?
There is no evidence of Metronidazole 400 mg tablet 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 Metronidazole 400 mg tablet an antibiotic?
Yes, Metronidazole 400 mg tablet is an antibiotic. It works by killing bacteria and parasites that cause infections in your body.

Q. Is Metronidazole 400 mg tablet bacteriostatic or bactericidal?
Metronidazole 400 mg tablet is a bactericidal (kills bacteria) agent. It works by killing bacteria and parasites that cause infections in your body.

Q. Can I take Metronidazole 400 mg tablet with doxycycline?
Metronidazole 400 mg tablet 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 Metronidazole 400 mg tablet with azithromycin?
Metronidazole 400 mg tablet 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 Metronidazole 400 mg tablet with tramadol?
Metronidazole 400 mg tablet 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 Metronidazole 400 mg tablet with paracetamol?
Metronidazole 400 mg tablet 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 Metronidazole 400 mg tablet with fluconazole?
Metronidazole 400 mg tablet 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 Metronidazole 400 mg tablet with gabapentin?
Metronidazole 400 mg tablet 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 Metronidazole 400 mg tablet delay your period?
Metronidazole 400 mg tablet 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 Metronidazole 400 mg tablet affect birth control?
No, Metronidazole 400 mg tablet 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 Metronidazole 400 mg tablet make you fertile?
Metronidazole 400 mg tablet 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 Metronidazole 400 mg tablet cause dark urine?
Dark urine has been reported to be an uncommon side effect with Metronidazole 400 mg tablet. If you develop dark urine, talk to your doctor immediately. You may need to stop the medicine.

Q. Does Metronidazole 400 mg tablet cause constipation?
Yes, Metronidazole 400 mg tablet may cause constipation. Consult your doctor if you have constipation during Metronidazole 400 mg tablet therapy.

Q. Does Metronidazole 400 mg tablet contain sulfa?
Metronidazole 400 mg tablet is not a sulfa-containing drug.

Q. Does Metronidazole 400 mg tablet make you feel tired?
Tiredness has not been reported as a side effect of Metronidazole 400 mg tablet. In case you experience tiredness while taking Metronidazole 400 mg tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Q. Does Metronidazole 400 mg tablet cause nausea?
There have been reports that Metronidazole 400 mg tablet 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 Metronidazole 400 mg tablet.