Flagyl ER

General inforamtion about Flagyl Usage

Flagyl is an oral antibiotic which fights bacteria in your body. Flagyl is a brand name and Metronidazole is a generic. If you are suffering bacterial and amoebic infections of the vagina, stomach, skin, joints, and respiratory tract then you should consider ordering Flagyl online. Though it will not treat vaginal yeast.

Flagyl could be used for purposes which are not listed in this medication guide. For more information consult your doctor and buy Flagyl if you are sure that it suits your condition.

How to use Metronidazole

Take Flagyl precisely as it was recommenede to you by your doctor. Do not take larger amounts, or longer than prescription requires. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

Take the medicine on an empty stomach, at least 1 or 2 hours before or after meal. Flagyl should be taken with a full glass of water or milk to prevent stomach upset. Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level. Do this by taking the medication at evenly spaced intervals throughout the day and night. Continue to take Flagyl until the full prescribed amount is finished even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow resulting in a relapse of the infection.

Do not crush, chew, or break the extended-release tablet. Swallow the whole pill. It is designed for slow release of medicine into the body. Breaking the pill would cause excessive drug release at a time. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely treated. But you should continue to take this medication until the full prescribed amount is finished even if symptoms disappear after a few days. So buy as much Metronidazole as needed – no more, no less. Note that Flagyl will not treat a viral infection such as the common cold or flu.

Test your blood on a regular basis to be sure this medication is not causing harmful effects. Your liver function may also need regular testing. Do not miss any scheduled visits to your doctor.

Flagyl may cause unusual results with some medical tests. That is why you need to warn any doctor who treats you that you are taking Flagyl or have purchased Metronidazole.

Flagyl Overdose

Symptoms of a Flagyl overdose may include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination, numbness and tingling, or seizures (convulsions). Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have overdosed on Flagyl.

Missed Dose

If you forgot to take Metronidazole take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed one and take the nex dose at your scheduled time. Do not take extra pill to make up for the missed dose.

Flagyl Storage

Flagyl should be stored at room temperature and kept away from light, moisture and heat. That is why when you buy Flagyl keep it away from direct sun rays.

Warnings/Precautions

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Flagyl or to other nitroimidazoles (eg, tinidazole)
• you are in the first 3 months of pregnancy
• you are taking busulfan, an ergot alkaloid (eg, ergotamine), or you have taken disulfiram within the past 2 weeks
• you are taking an HIV protease inhibitor that contains alcohol (eg, amprenavir solution); check with your pharmacist if you are unsure if the medicine contains alcohol you drink alcohol

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Some medical conditions may interact with Flagyl. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have nerve, brain, or blood problems; Crohnic disease; or a history of liver problems

Before taking Flagyl consult your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:

• Cimetidine (Tagamet) – it increases blood levels of Metronidazole
• Seizure medication such as phenytoin (Dilantin) or phenobarbital (Luminal, Solfoton);
• Blood thinner such as Warfarin (Coumadin) since its blood thinning effect can be increased
• lithium (Lithobid, Eskalith, others); or
• disulfiram (Antabuse).
• Alcohol should be also avoided

If you are using any of these drugs, you may not be able to use Flagyl or you may need dosage adjustments or special tests during treatment. That may still allow you to buy Flagyl online since dosing is standard, amounts and regimes may differ.

There may be other drugs not listed that can affect Flagyl. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.

Metronidazole Side Effects

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects Flagyl is a valuable antibiotic and is generally well tolerated with appropriate use.

• Minor side effects include nausea, headaches, loss of appetite, a metallic taste, and rarely a skin rash.
• Severe side effects of Flagyl are very rare. Serious side effects include seizures and damage of nerves resulting in numbness and tingling of extremities (peripheral neuropathy). Flagyl should be stopped if these symptoms appear.

Flagyl Notes

Treatment of certain infections (trichomoniasis), may require that sexual partners be treated as well to avoid reinfection. So you can purchase cheap Metronidazole online to treat both you and your partner. During therapy, refrain from sexual intercourse or wear a condom. This medication has been prescribed for your current condition only. Do not use it later for another infection or give it to someone else. A different medication may be necessary in those cases.