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Metrogyl Suspension is an antibiotic medicine that helps your body fight infections caused by bacteria and parasites. It is used to treat infections of the liver, stomach, intestines, vagina, brain, heart, lungs, bones, and skin.
Metrogyl Suspension helps prevent an infection after surgery. It is also used in the treatment of dental infections, leg ulcers, and pressure sores. This medicine is best taken after eating some food. It should be taken at the same time each day to get the most benefit. The amount you are advised will depend on what you are being treated for and how bad it is, but you should take this antibiotic exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Your symptoms may get better after a short time but do not stop taking it until you have finished a full course of treatment, even if you feel well. If you stop taking it early, some bacteria may survive, and the infection may come back. Do not drink alcohol while taking this medicine and for a few days after stopping it. Otherwise, you may get unpleasant side effects like nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain.
Before using this medicine, inform your doctor if you are allergic to any medicine or have any kidney or liver problems or any disease of the nervous system. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, inform your doctor before taking this medicine.
Consuming alcohol while taking Metrogyl Suspension may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).
Metrogyl Suspension is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby however, there are limited human studies.
Metrogyl Suspension should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body. If a single dose of Metrogyl Suspension is used, it is recommended to hold breastfeeding for 12-24 hours to allow the removal of the drug.
Metrogyl Suspension may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Metrogyl Suspension may make you feel sleepy, dizzy, confused. You may have hallucinations, fits (convulsions) or temporary eyesight problems (such as blurred or double vision) affecting your ability to drive.
Metrogyl Suspension is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Metrogyl Suspension is recommended. Patients undergoing kidney dialysis should take this medicine after the dialysis treatment.
Metrogyl Suspension should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Metrogyl Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Metrogyl Suspension is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria and other microorganisms that cause infections by damaging their DNA.
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