Manufacturer: Acron Pharmaceuticals
Salt Composition : Metronidazole(200mg/5ml)
Bottle of 30ml Suspension
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Acrogyl 200mg/5ml Suspension helps prevent an infection after surgery. It is also used in the treatment of dental infections, leg ulcers, and pressure sores. This medicine is best taken after eating some food. It should be taken at the same time each day to get the most benefit. The amount you are advised will depend on what you are being treated for and how bad it is, but you should take this antibiotic exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Your symptoms may get better after a short time but do not stop taking it until you have finished a full course of treatment, even if you feel well. If you stop taking it early, some bacteria may survive, and the infection may come back. Do not drink alcohol while taking this medicine and for a few days after stopping it. Otherwise, you may get unpleasant side effects like nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain.
Acrogyl 200mg/5ml Suspension is an antibiotic medicine that helps treat many parasitic infections such as amoebic dysentery. It works by stopping the growth of parasites causing the infection. This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly.
The majority of metronidazole and its metabolites are excreted in urine and faeces, with less than 12% excreted unchanged in urine. The pharmacokinetics of metronidazole are unaffected by acute or chronic renal failure, haemodialysis, continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis, age, pregnancy or enteric disease.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Acrogyl
Headache
Dryness in mouth
Nausea
Metallic taste
meningitis not due to an infection.
low levels of a type of white blood cell called neutrophils.
alcoholism.
alcohol intoxication.
a low seizure threshold.
a painful condition that affects the nerves in the legs and arms called peripheral neuropathy.
prolonged QT interval on EKG.
seizures.
Acrogyl 200mg/5ml Suspension is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Consuming alcohol while taking Acrogyl 200mg/5ml Suspension may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).
Acrogyl 200mg/5ml Suspension should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
If a single dose of Acrogyl 200mg/5ml Suspension is used, it is recommended to hold breastfeeding for 12-24 hours to allow the removal of the drug.
Use with caution Below 9years: Contraindicated
Metronidazole Oral Suspension is indicated in the prophylaxis and treatment of infections in which anaerobic bacteria have been identified or are suspected as the pathogen.
Some products that may interact with this drug include: alcohol-containing products (such as cough and cold syrups, aftershave), products containing propylene glycol, lopinavir/ritonavir solution, lithium.
Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Acrogyl 200mg/5ml Suspension
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Acrogyl 200mg/5ml Suspension, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Acrogyl 200mg/5ml Suspension treats infections caused by bacteria and parasites.
It may cause side effects like nausea, stomach upset, and a metallic taste in the mouth.
Acrogyl 200mg/5ml Suspension used in a high dose or for a prolonged time increases the risk of side effects such as nerve damage. Take it only as prescribed by your doctor.
Do not drink alcohol during or for 2-3 days after treatment with this medicine. You may develop nausea, vomiting, flushing and headache.
Inform your doctor if you have liver disease. Your dose may need to be adjusted in severe liver disease.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Acrogyl 200mg/5ml Suspension is to be taken with food.
Q. How long does Acrogyl 200mg/5ml Suspension take to work?
Usually, Acrogyl 200mg/5ml Suspension starts working within 1 hour of its ingestion. However, it may take around 2-3 days to make you feel better while taking Acrogyl 200mg/5ml Suspension. If you do not experience any significant reduction in your symptoms, consult your doctor.
Q. Can I drink alcohol while using Acrogyl 200mg/5ml Suspension?
No, avoid drinking alcohol while taking Acrogyl 200mg/5ml Suspension. Moreover, you should avoid alcohol even after 3 days of finishing the complete course. Drinking alcohol can cause an unpleasant reaction (disulfiram like reaction) with symptoms such as stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, headache, flushing or redness of the face.
Q. Can the use of Acrogyl 200mg/5ml Suspension cause metallic taste?
Yes, Acrogyl 200mg/5ml Suspension may cause a temporary metallic taste. This metallic taste can be reduced by staying hydrated, brushing teeth after the meals and chewing sugar-free gum or mints.
Q. What if I take more than the recommended dose of Acrogyl 200mg/5ml Suspension?
If you have taken Acrogyl 200mg/5ml Suspension in excess (more than the recommended dose), immediately contact your doctor or report to the nearest hospital. Overdose of Acrogyl 200mg/5ml Suspension may cause loss of appetite, metallic taste, headache, dizziness, insomnia or drowsiness.
Q. Can I stop taking Acrogyl 200mg/5ml Suspension when I feel better?
No, do not stop taking Acrogyl 200mg/5ml Suspension and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured. Hence, if you stop taking the medicine before completing the course, your infection may come back. Consult your doctor before you stop taking Acrogyl 200mg/5ml Suspension and follow their advice.
Q. What if there is no improvement after using Acrogyl 200mg/5ml Suspension?
Inform your doctor if you did not feel better after completing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him/her if your symptoms are getting worse during the treatment.
