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Usage: Flagyl is an antibiotic. It fights bacteria in your body. Flagyl is used to treat infections such as abdominal infections, skin and tissue infections, bone and joint infections, gynecologic infections, and respiratory tract infections.
Directions: Take Flagyl exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you. Take each dose with a full glass (8 ounces) of water. Take all of the Flagyl that has been prescribed for you even if you begin to feel better. Your symptoms may start to improve before the infection is completely treated.
Side Effects: If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking Flagyl and seek emergency medical attention: an allergic reaction (swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; shortness of breath; closing of your throat; or hives); seizures; numbness or tingling; dizziness or loss of coordination; or severe diarrhea. Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take Flagyl and talk to your doctor if you experience darkening of your urine; nausea, vomiting, or loss of appetite; an unpleasant metallic taste in your mouth; constipation or mild diarrhea; headache; or swollen or sore tongue. Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
Precautions: Do not drink alcohol while taking Flagyl. Flushing, fast heartbeats, nausea, and vomiting may occur when alcohol is ingested during Flagyl therapy. Be aware of the alcohol content of other products such as cough and cold medicines. Alcohol in these products can also cause a reaction.
Drug Interactions: Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines: a barbiturate such as phenobarbital (Luminal, Solfoton), amobarbital (Amytal), or secobarbital (Seconal). These medicines may decrease the effects of Flagyl. warfarin (Coumadin). Bleeding may occur if Flagyl and warfarin are used together. phenytoin (Dilantin). Phenytoin may cause dangerous side effects when taken with Flagyl. lithium (Lithobid, Eskalith, others). Lithium may also cause dangerous side effects when taken with Flagyl. Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Flagyl. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines.
If You Take Too Much: Seek emergency medical attention. Symptoms of a Flagyl overdose include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, loss of coordination, numbness and tingling, and seizures.
Missed Dose: Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Take the rest of the day's doses at evenly spaced intervals unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
Storage: Store Flagyl at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
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