Anogyl 110mg Suspension
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Anogyl 110mg Suspension is an antibiotic medicine that helps your body fight infections caused by bacteria and parasites. It is used to treat infections of the liver, stomach, intestines, vagina, brain, heart, lungs, bones, and skin. It may also help prevent an infection after surgery.
Anogyl 110mg Suspension medicine is best taken after eating some food. It should be taken at the same time each day to get the most benefit. Take the medicine 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 the full course of treatment. 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.
The most common side effects of this medicine are headache, dryness in the mouth, nausea, and a slight metallic taste in the mouth. These are usually mild, but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days. You can try using sugarless candies or lozenges to overcome any dryness or metallic taste in the mouth.
Before using this medicine, inform your doctor if you are allergic to any medicine or have any kidney or liver problems or any disease of the nervous system. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, inform your doctor before taking this medicine.
Uses of Anogyl Suspension
- Treatment of Bacterial infections
- Treatment of Parasitic infections
Benefits of Anogyl Suspension
In Treatment of Bacterial infections
Anogyl 110mg Suspension is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, particularly those caused by anaerobic bacteria that thrive in areas with little or no oxygen. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria and killing the organisms that cause infection. This helps relieve symptoms such as pain, fever, and inflammation, allowing the body to heal faster and reducing the risk of complications.
In Treatment of Parasitic infections
Anogyl 110mg Suspension is effective against certain parasitic infections, including amoebiasis, giardiasis, and trichomoniasis. It kills the parasites responsible for these infections, helping relieve symptoms like abdominal pain, diarrhea, or vaginal discomfort. Clearing the infection helps restore normal health, prevents recurrence, and improves overall well-being.
Side effects of Anogyl Suspension
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 Anogyl
- Headache
- Dryness in mouth
- Nausea
- Metallic taste
How to use Anogyl Suspension
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. Anogyl 110mg Suspension is to be taken with food.
How Anogyl Suspension works
Anogyl 110mg Suspension contains metronidazole, an antibiotic and antiprotozoal medicine that works by entering the bacterial or parasitic cells and damaging their DNA. This prevents the microorganisms from growing and reproducing, ultimately leading to their death and clearing the infection.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Consuming alcohol while taking Anogyl 110mg Suspension may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Anogyl 110mg 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.
Anogyl 110mg Suspension should be used during pregnancy only after consulting the doctor.
Anogyl 110mg Suspension should be used during pregnancy only after consulting the doctor.
Breast feeding
CAUTION
Anogyl 110mg 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 Anogyl 110mg Suspension is used, it is recommended to hold breastfeeding for 12-24 hours to allow the removal of the drug.
If a single dose of Anogyl 110mg Suspension is used, it is recommended to hold breastfeeding for 12-24 hours to allow the removal of the drug.
Driving
UNSAFE
Anogyl 110mg Suspension may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Anogyl 110mg Suspension may make you feel sleepy, dizzy, confused. You may have hallucinations, fits (convulsions) or temporary eyesight problems (such as blurred or double vision) affecting your ability to drive.
Anogyl 110mg Suspension may make you feel sleepy, dizzy, confused. You may have hallucinations, fits (convulsions) or temporary eyesight problems (such as blurred or double vision) affecting your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Anogyl 110mg Suspension is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Anogyl 110mg Suspension is recommended.
Patients undergoing kidney dialysis should take this medicine after the dialysis treatment.
Patients undergoing kidney dialysis should take this medicine after the dialysis treatment.
Liver
CAUTION
Anogyl 110mg Suspension should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Anogyl 110mg Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Anogyl Suspension?
If you miss a dose of Anogyl 110mg Suspension, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Anogyl 110mg Suspension treats infections caused by bacteria and parasites.
- It may cause side effects like nausea, stomach upset, and a metallic taste in the mouth.
- Anogyl 110mg Suspension used in high doses 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.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Nitroimidazole
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
Antiprotozoal & Antibacterial- Nitroimidazoles
Interaction with drugs
Taking Anogyl with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Phenobarbitone may increase the metabolism of Metronidazole.
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Phenobarbitone may increase the metabolism of Metronidazole.
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Primidone may increase the metabolism of Metronidazole.
Watch out for symptoms such as blurred vision, sedation, drowsiness, impaired coordination, or impairment of visual coordination, and consult your doctor if you experience them. Yo
Do not consume Metronidazole with Disulfiram. If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as constipation, confusion or psychosis and consult your doctor if you exp
Patient concerns
FAQs
How long does Anogyl 110mg Suspension take to work?
Usually, Anogyl 110mg Suspension starts working within 1 hour of its ingestion. However, it may take around 2-3 days to make you feel better while taking Anogyl 110mg Suspension. If you do not experience any significant reduction in your symptoms, consult your doctor.
Can I drink alcohol while using Anogyl 110mg Suspension?
No, avoid drinking alcohol while taking Anogyl 110mg 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.
Can the use of Anogyl 110mg Suspension cause metallic taste?
Yes, Anogyl 110mg 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.
What if I take more than the recommended dose of Anogyl 110mg Suspension?
If you have taken Anogyl 110mg Suspension in excess (more than the recommended dose), immediately contact your doctor or report to the nearest hospital. Overdose of Anogyl 110mg Suspension may cause loss of appetite, metallic taste, headache, dizziness, insomnia or drowsiness.
Can I stop taking Anogyl 110mg Suspension when I feel better?
No, do not stop taking Anogyl 110mg 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 Anogyl 110mg Suspension and follow their advice.
What if there is no improvement after using Anogyl 110mg 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.
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