Flagyl tablets

Why buy Flagyl?

Flagyl is an antibacterial drug that belongs to broad-spectrum antibiotics. It is used to treat bacterial infections and prevent them during surgical interventions. For example, this medicine can be used for the following infections:

• Protozoal infections: extraintestinal amebiasis, including amebic liver abscesses, intestinal amebiasis (amoebic dysentery), trichomoniasis, balantidiasis, giardiasis, cutaneous leishmaniasis, trichomonas vaginalis, trichomoniasis;
• Bacteroides infections (including Bacteroides fragilis, Bacteroides distasonis, Bacteroides ovatus, Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron, Bacteroides vulgatus): bone and joint infections, CNS infections including meningitis, brain abscess, bacterial endocarditis, pneumonia, empyema and lung abscess, sepsis;
• Infections caused by Clostridium, Peptococcus and Peptostreptococcus: abdominal cavity infections (peritonitis, liver abscess), pelvic organ infections (endometritis, fallopian tube and ovarian abscess, vaginal vault infections);
• antibiotic-associated colitis associated with the use of antibiotics;
• gastritis or duodenal ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori (these infections require combination therapy);
• Prevention of postoperative complications (especially surgical interventions in the gastrointestinal tract, appendectomy, gynecological operations).

Depending on the area of application, the antibiotic is used for up to 10 days.

What is the name of the active ingredient in Flagyl?

The active substance in Flagyl is called metronidazole and this substance belongs to nitroimidazoles. It was developed at Rhône-Poulenc starting from azomycin. Metronidazole is a prodrug and has bactericidal and antiparasitic properties.

It distributes well into tissues and has a half-life of eight hours (six to ten hours).

In what strengths and dosage forms is Flagyl available on the market?

The preparation Flagyl is available in the form of film-coated tablets, vaginal suppositories and solution for infusion. The dosages vary depending on the dosage form. So there is Flagyl as tablets of 250mg, 400mg and 500mg in the trade. The infusion solution is offered in 500 mg dosage. 100 milligrams is the potency for the vaginal suppositories.

How to buy Flagyl?

Bacterial infection, especially vaginal infection, is uncomfortable and embarrassing. That is why more and more people are looking for the effective medicines on the net. You can find several preparations against it on the Internet. One of the effective means is Flagyl in tablet form. The tablets are available both over the counter and with an online prescription. Ordering Flagyl without a prescription is not recommended.By ordering this drug online, it will be sent directly to your home in a plain packaging.

What side effects can Flagyl cause?

When used properly, Flagyl is usually well tolerated. Possible side effects include nausea, loss of appetite, headache, metallic taste in mouth, rash, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, vomiting, dry mouth, dark urine, constipation, dizziness, nasal congestion, etc.

Unpleasant and serious side effects can occur while taking it, such as fever, brain disease, painful urination, cystitis, decreased libido, stomatitis, tingling, mouth sores, pelvic pain, glossitis, and proctitis. These side effects are usually rare.

Flagyl should be discontinued if you have any of the following symptoms: peripheral neuropathy, seizures, aseptic meningitis, encephalopathy, colon cancer associated with Crohn's disease, and nerve damage resulting in numbness and tingling in the extremities.

Price comparison for Flagyl

The price depends on the dosage, dosage form and package size in which you buy the drug Flagyl. The basic price for the 400 mg film-coated tablets starts at €1.03 for 1 piece. Flagyl 500 mg price for a pack of 12 starts at €14.75.

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