Ephagyl 500 mg

Indication

Treatment of anaerobic bacterial and protozoal infections including amoebiasis, giardiasis, trichomoniasis, bacterial vaginosis, dental and intra-abdominal infections, and as prophylaxis for anaerobic infections in surgery.

Ingredients

• Metronidazole 500 mg per tablet

Direction

Oral route. Dosage as directed by the physician.

Side effects

• Nausea
• vomiting
• metallic taste
• abdominal discomfort.
• Headache
• dizziness.
• Dark or reddish urine.
• Skin rash
• pruritus.
• Peripheral neuropathy with prolonged use
• stop use and consult a doctor or pharmacist if a reaction occurs.

Precautions

• Only on medical prescription. Comply with the prescribed doses.
• Do not use in patients with known hypersensitivity to nitroimidazoles.
• Avoid alcohol during treatment and for at least 48 hours after stopping (disulfiram
• like reaction).
• Use with caution in patients with hepatic impairment
• blood dyscrasias
• or CNS disorders.
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use
• especially during pregnancy or breastfeeding
• and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.