Metronidazole - Overview
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Metronidazole is an antibiotic that is used to treat a wide variety of infections. Nausea Diarrhea Headache disorder Anorexia Abdominal pain with cramps Alcohol intolerance Peripheral neuropathy Dysgeusia Vaginal dryness Xerostomia Dizziness Headache Stomach upset Nausea Vomiting Loss of appetite Diarrhea Constipation Metallic taste in your mouth Signs of a new infection Easy bruising/bleeding Stomach/abdominal pain Painful urination Unsteadiness Seizures Mental/mood changes Trouble speaking Numbness/tingling of arms/legs Eye pain Sudden vision changes Headache that is severe or doesn't go away Stiff/painful neck Rash Itching/swelling Severe dizziness Trouble breathing This medication may cause your urine to turn darker in color. This effect is harmless and will disappear when the medication is stopped. Use of this medication for prolonged or repeated periods may result in oral thrush or a new yeast infection. Contact your doctor if you notice white patches in your mouth, a change in vaginal discharge, or other new symptoms. Use sunscreen For gel with applicator products : If available, read the patient package insert. Read instructions carefully. Insert into the vagina as directed. Avoid alcohol during therapy & 24 hrs after. Usually used at bedtime. Avoid alcohol in drinks, foods, and medicines. Refrain from intercourse during therapy. Call doctor if you are not better in 5 days. For lotion products : For external use only. Wash hands before and after using. Clean and dry skin, then use a thin layer on area. Keep away from eyes. Avoid sun lamps/prolonged direct sun. Call doctor if you are not better in 3 weeks. Ask doctor before use in other conditions. Follow directions on best place to keep drug supply. For tablet products : Avoid alcohol during and for 3 days after therapy. Take with food or milk to lessen stomach upset. Take with meals at evenly spaced intervals. May make you dizzy. Use caution when driving. Success is dependent on completing therapy course. May darken urine while taking this drug. Review all drugs you are taking with your doctor. Do not drink alcoholic beverages when using this medication. Check all medicine or food labels to help avoid hidden sources of alcohol. If this medication upsets your stomach, take it with crackers, bread or a small meal. May cause dizziness This drug may impair the ability to operate a vehicle, vessel (e.g., boat), or machinery. Use care until you become familiar with its effects. May cause discoloration of the urine or feces. Important : Finish all this medication unless otherwise directed by prescriber.
Nausea
Diarrhea
Headache disorder
Anorexia
Abdominal pain with cramps
Alcohol intolerance
Peripheral neuropathy
Dysgeusia
Vaginal dryness
Xerostomia
Dizziness
Headache
Stomach upset
Vomiting
Loss of appetite
Constipation
Metallic taste in your mouth
Signs of a new infection
Easy bruising/bleeding
Stomach/abdominal pain
Painful urination
Unsteadiness
Seizures
Mental/mood changes
Trouble speaking
Numbness/tingling of arms/legs
Eye pain
Sudden vision changes
Headache that is severe or doesn't go away
Stiff/painful neck
Rash
Itching/swelling
Severe dizziness
Trouble breathing
This medication may cause your urine to turn darker in color. This effect is harmless and will disappear when the medication is stopped.
Use of this medication for prolonged or repeated periods may result in oral thrush or a new yeast infection. Contact your doctor if you notice white patches in your mouth, a change in vaginal discharge, or other new symptoms.
Use sunscreen
For gel with applicator products : If available, read the patient package insert. Read instructions carefully. Insert into the vagina as directed. Avoid alcohol during therapy & 24 hrs after. Usually used at bedtime. Avoid alcohol in drinks, foods, and medicines. Refrain from intercourse during therapy. Call doctor if you are not better in 5 days.
For lotion products : For external use only. Wash hands before and after using. Clean and dry skin, then use a thin layer on area. Keep away from eyes. Avoid sun lamps/prolonged direct sun. Call doctor if you are not better in 3 weeks. Ask doctor before use in other conditions. Follow directions on best place to keep drug supply.
For tablet products : Avoid alcohol during and for 3 days after therapy. Take with food or milk to lessen stomach upset. Take with meals at evenly spaced intervals. May make you dizzy. Use caution when driving. Success is dependent on completing therapy course. May darken urine while taking this drug. Review all drugs you are taking with your doctor.
Do not drink alcoholic beverages when using this medication.
Check all medicine or food labels to help avoid hidden sources of alcohol.
If this medication upsets your stomach, take it with crackers, bread or a small meal.
May cause dizziness
This drug may impair the ability to operate a vehicle, vessel (e.g., boat), or machinery. Use care until you become familiar with its effects.
May cause discoloration of the urine or feces.
Important : Finish all this medication unless otherwise directed by prescriber.
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