Detailed Metronidazole dosage information for adults and children. Includes dosages for Bacterial Infection, Skin or Soft Tissue Infection, Skin and Structure Infection and more; plus renal, liver and dialysis adjustments.
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Metronidazole has been shown to cause cancer in mice and rats with long-term use. Talk with the doctor. The doctor has given you this medicine (metronidazole tablets and capsules) for a certain health problem. Do not use this medicine (metronidazole tablets and capsules) for other health problems.
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Metronidazole has been shown to cause cancer in mice and rats with long-term use. Talk with the doctor. The doctor has given you metronidazole cream, gel, and lotion for a certain health problem. Do not use metronidazole cream, gel, and lotion for other health problems. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will ...
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Metronidazole can cause life-threatening liver problems in people with Cockayne syndrome. If you have this condition, stop taking Flagyl and contact your doctor if you have signs of liver failure --nausea, stomach pain (upper right side), dark urine, clay-colored stools, or jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).
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Other side effects of metronidazole may include allergic reactions: such as itching, hives (urticaria), flushing of the skin, red skin rash that can be widespread, blisters and separation of skin layers, nasal congestion, dryness of the mouth and vagina, and fever. Abnormal heart rhythms (QT prolongation) may also occur.
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Anaerobic Bacterial Infections. In the treatment of most serious anaerobic infections, intravenous metronidazole is usually administered initially. The usual adult oral dosage is 7.5 mg/kg every six hours (approx. 500 mg for a 70-kg adult). A maximum of 4 g should not be exceeded during a 24-hour period.
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painful or difficult urination. pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back. sore throat. sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth. swollen glands. yellow eyes or skin. Incidence not known. blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin. bloody or cloudy urine.
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Amebiasis. Treatment of acute intestinal amebiasis and amebic liver abscess caused by Entamoeba histolytica. Oral metronidazole or oral tinidazole followed by a luminal amebicide (iodoquinol, paromomycin) is the regimen of choice for mild to moderate or severe intestinal disease and for amebic hepatic abscess.
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Rarely, seizures. Elderly people may be more sensitive to the side effects of metronidazole. Metronidazole interacts with alcohol and propylene glycol (a food additive). Symptoms include abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, headaches, and flushing. Avoid alcohol and products containing propylene glycol while taking metronidazole.
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Metronidazole Interactions. There are 354 drugs known to interact with metronidazole, along with 7 disease interactions, and 2 alcohol/food interactions. Of the total drug interactions, 13 are major, 337 are moderate, and 4 are minor.
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