Metronidazole 500 mg. Metronidazole Dosage

Metronidazole

Description

Metronidazole belongs to the group of the synthetic antibiotics, and this antibiotic must be taken for various kinds of infectious diseases, for instance, urino-genital infections caused by different parasites, teeth and gum infections, trichomonas infections of vagina, and also stomach ulcers caused by postoperative infections, Helicobacter pylori, and others.

Metronidazole is usually prescribed for the oral usage after or with food. However, in hospitals it is often used intravenously in order to get better effect and avoid severe infections. Metronidazole consumption must not be missed because this action may result in the development of the infections. In some cases most people have a short course and it is enough to fight the infectious disease, and their tolerance of this antibiotic is well.

Alcohol consumption is strictly prohibited while using Metronidazole. On the contrary this combination may cause unwanted side effects such as rapid heartbeat, vomiting, and sickness.

Metronidazole is contraindicated to the breast-feeding women. This strong antibiotic may be dangerous for a child as it is passed through milk. Pregnant women (especially at the first trimester) must not take Metronidazole. In case of the allergic reaction to this antibiotic its usage is not recommended.

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Metronidazole dosage

The dosage of Metronidazole may vary according to a patient's health condition. To treat serious anaerobic infections Metronidazole is usually used intravenously in the hospital. As for the oral tablets physicians recommend to use a Metronidazole dosage for anaerobic infections according to the patient's body weight, i.e. 7.5 mg per kg of the body weight each 6 hrs, up to a maximum of 400 mg in 24 hrs. The length of the usage is usually 7-10 days however the treatment of some infections require longer period.

The two ways of Metronidazole dosage are known to treat trichomoniasis. The first way is a one-day therapy of this antibiotic, one dose of 2 g or two doses of 1 g. the second way is a seven-day therapy of Metronidazole 500 mg three times a day. However, the second therapy is more effective among all treatments.

If you forget to take a dose of Metronidazole, you may take it as you remember. But if it is time to take the next usage, skip the missed dose and take this antibiotic as usual without doubling the dose.

Metronidazole side effects

The majority if the recent side effects may be single or mixed such as dizziness, headache, stomach pain, sickness and vomiting, constipation, taste changes, vaginal or mouth dryness, vertigo, diarrhea, and dysarthria. Most patients do not experience dangerous side effects while taking Metronidazole 500 mg. However, if some of these side effects may take place, you have to call your physician: painful urination, seizures, numbness of hands or feet, and seizures.

Inform your physician immediately if you suffer from these rare but serious side effects as sore throat, persistent nausea, sudden vomiting, unusual bleeding or bruising, and persistent fever.

Your doctor needs to know if:

  • you have ever suffered from a kidney, or blood, or liver disease
  • you have allergy to any medications or Metronidazole
  • you are now pregnant or breast-feed a baby
  • you are already using some drugs. They may not be used along with Metronidazole.

How to buy Metronidazole Online

You can always buy Metronidazole online because it is cheaper and much easier to do in comparison with going to the pharmacy, standing in line, wasting your time and patience. You will definitely save your time and money buying this antibiotic in the online pharmacy. Almost all online pharmacies sell this antibiotic. You can buy Metronidazole online under the following trade names: Flagyl, MetroGel-Vaginal, and MetroGel. All these medications contain the active component Metronidazole. It is available in the form of tablets of Metronidazole 500 mg and 250 mg.