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Flagyl (Metronidazole) is an antibacterial drug that used to fight or prevent a wide variety of bacterial infections including infections in the adbomen, bones, joints, nervous system, respiratory tract, skin, as well as vaginal and intestinal infections.
Follow the directions for using Flagyl (Metronidazole) provided by your physician. Take this medicine with food. Store this medicine at room temperature in a tightly-closed container, away from heat and light. To clear up your infection completely, continue taking this medicine for the full course of treatment even if you feel better in a few days. Do not miss any doses.
If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Side effects that may occur while taking Flagyl (Metronidazole) include stomach upset, loss of appetite, constipation, headache, or metallic taste. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your physician. Check with your physician as soon as possible if you experience rash; vomiting; sore throat or fever; numbness, tingling, or burning of your arms, hands, legs, or feet; or seizures. If you notice any other effects not listed above, contact your physician, nurse, or pharmacist.
Do not drink alcohol while you are taking this medicine and for at least 3 days after the last dose. This medicine may cause a harmless darkening of the urine. Before taking any new medicine, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your physician or pharmacist. This medicine is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking this medicine.
