Metronidazole is generally used in treatment of bacterial infections and parasitic infections It is generally used in treatment of infections of the brain, reproductive system, gastrointestinal tract, skin, vagina, and other areas of the body.
Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Metronidazole, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Metronidazole is to be taken with food.
Q. What is Metronidazole?
Metronidazole is an antibiotic. It works by killing bacteria and parasites that cause infections in your body.
Q. What is Metronidazole used for?
Metronidazole is effective against anaerobic bacteria and can be used to treat infections of the blood, brain, lung, bones, genital tract, pelvic area, stomach and intestines, gum ulcers and other dental infections, infected leg ulcers, and pressure sores and to prevent infections after surgery.
Q. Is Metronidazole safe?
Metronidazole is safe if used as prescribed by the physician.
Q. Is Metronidazole a pain killer?
No, Metronidazole is not a pain killer.
Q. Does Metronidazole affect birth control?
Metronidazole is not known to affect birth control and no studies have showed drug interactions between the two.. However, to be on safer side consult your doctor to confirm before taking the two medicines together as you may require a secondary birth control measure while taking Metronidazole.
Q. Is Metronidazole an over the counter (OTC) product?
Metronidazole a prescription medicine. It is not an over the counter (OTC) product.
Q. Can Metronidazole cause vomiting?
One of the side effects of Metronidazole may be vomiting but the exact cause is not known.so cunsult your physician if you experince vomiting after the use of Metronidazole.
Q. Can I take Metronidazole for urinary tract infections (UTI)?
Metronidazole can be indicated for the treatment of urinary tract infections (UTI) only if the underlying cause is anaerobic bacteria. Hence, it is always advisable to consult your physician who would be able to diagnose your infections and give antibiotics accordingly.
Q. Can I take Metronidazole for yeast (fungal) infection?
No, Metronidazole is not active against yeast (fungal) infections. So it is not advisable to be used for yeast infections.
Q. Can I take Metronidazole for chest infection?
Metronidazole can be taken for chest infections only if the cause of infection is diagnosed and the antibiotics are prescribed by your physician.
Q. can I take Metronidazole for a sinus infection?
Metronidazole is advised to use for anaerobic sinus infections. consult your physician before taking any antibiotics as the cause of infection must be diagnosed by a physician before starting the treatment.
Q. Can I take Metronidazole for chlamydia?
No, Metronidazole is not active against chlamydia. consult your physician before taking any treatment for chlamydia. Antibiotics should be taken only as advised by your physician.
Q. Can I take Metronidazole for kidney infection?
Metronidazole can be used for the treatment of kidney infection only if the underlying cause is anaerobic bacteria. As it is used for the treatment of infections caused by anaerobic bacteria. Hence, it is always advisable to consult your physician who would be able to diagnose your infections and give antibiotics accordingly.
Q. Can I take Metronidazole for bronchitis?
No, Metronidazole is not used for the treatment of bronchitis. Consult your physician if you have symptoms of bronchitis and antibiotics are needed for the same.
Q. Can I take Metronidazole for diarrhea?
Metronidazole can be used for the treatment of diarrhea only if the underlying cause is anaerobic bacteria. As it is used for the treatment of infections caused by anaerobic bacteria. Hence, it is always advisable to consult your physician who would be able to diagnose your infections and give antibiotics accordingly.
Q. Can I take Metronidazole for a sore throat?
No, Metronidazole is not used for the treatment of a sore throat.As it is used for the treatment of infections caused by anaerobic bacteria. Hence, it is always advisable to consult your physician who would be able to diagnose your infections and give antibiotics accordingly.
Q. Can I take Metronidazole for the ear infection?
Metronidazole can be used for the treatment of ear infection only if the underlying cause is anaerobic bacteria. As it is used for the treatment of infections caused by anaerobic bacteria. Hence, it is always advisable to consult your physician who would be able to diagnose your infections and give antibiotics accordingly.
Q. Is Metronidazole steroid?
Metronidazole is an antibiotic which acts by killing bacteria. It is not a steroid.
Q. Is Metronidazole carcinogenic?
Metronidazole has not shown carcinogenicity in humans. However, it has shown cancer like growth in mouse and rat studies. consult your physician if you have any queries regarding the same.
Q. Is Metronidazole an antibiotic?
Metronidazole is an antibiotic which works by killing bacteria and parasites that cause infections in your body.
Q. Is Metronidazole bacteriostatic or bactericidal?
Metronidazole is bactericidal. It works by killing bacteria and parasites that cause infections in your body.
Q. Can I take Metronidazole with doxycycline?
As of now no drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two and can be taken together. However, to be on safer side consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Metronidazole with azithromycin?
As of now no drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two and can be taken together. However, to be on safer side consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Metronidazole with tramadol?
As of now no drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two and can be taken together. However, to be on safer side consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Metronidazole with paracetamol?
As of now no drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two and can be taken together. However, to be on safer side consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Metronidazole with fluconazole?
As of now no drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two and can be taken together. However, to be on safer side consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Metronidazole with gabapentin?
As of now no drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two and can be taken together. However, to be on safer side consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can Metronidazole delay your period?
Metronidazole does not delay your period. If you experience this consult your physician as it may be due to some other condition.
Q. Does Metronidazole affect birth control?
Metronidazole does not affect birth control. It is an antibiotic and works in your body by killing bacteria and parasites that cause infection.
Q. Does Metronidazole make you fertile?
Metronidazole is not used in the treatment of infertility. It is an antibiotic and works in your body by killing bacteria and parasites that cause infection.
Q. Does Metronidazole cause dark urine?
one of the uncommon side effect of Metronidazole is dark urine. If you develop dark urine, consult your physician as You may have to stop the medicine.
Q. Does Metronidazole cause constipation?
Metronidazole may sometimes cause constipation.. Consult your physician if you experience constipation while taking Metronidazole.
Q. Does Metronidazole contain sulfa?
No, Metronidazole does not contain sulfa.
Q. Does Metronidazole make you feel tired?
Metronidazole does not cause tieredness. Consult your doctor if you experience tieredness while taking Metronidazole
Q. Does Metronidazole cause nausea?
Metronidazole may cause nausea. Consult your physician if you experience nausea while taking Metronidazole.