Flagyl Suspension

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Last updated on 17 Dec 2025 | 04:35 PM (IST)

Flagyl 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.

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Metronidazole (200mg/5ml)

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Metronidazole (200mg/5ml)

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Product introduction

Flagyl 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 Flagyl Oral Suspension

Treatment of Bacterial infections
Treatment of Parasitic infections

Benefits of Flagyl Oral Suspension

Treatment of Bacterial infections
Flagyl 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.

Treatment of Parasitic infections
Flagyl 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 Flagyl Oral 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 Flagyl

Headache
Dryness in mouth
Nausea
Metallic taste

How to use Flagyl Oral 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. Flagyl Suspension should be taken with or after food.

How Flagyl Oral Suspension works

Flagyl 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.

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Quick tips

Flagyl Suspension treats infections caused by bacteria and parasites.
It may cause side effects like nausea, stomach upset, and a metallic taste in the mouth.
Flagyl 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Consumption of alcohol with Flagyl Suspension may cause a disulfiram-like reaction, leading to symptoms such as flushing, increased heart rate, low blood pressure, nausea, lightheadedness, and severe headache.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Flagyl Suspension is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies do not indicate harmful effects. However, there are limited human studies.
Flagyl Suspension should be used during pregnancy only after consulting the doctor.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

Flagyl 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 the body.
If a single dose of Flagyl Suspension is used, it is recommended to hold breastfeeding for 12-24 hours to allow the removal of the drug.

Driving

UNSAFE

Flagyl Suspension may cause side effects that could affect your ability to drive.
Flagyl 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

Flagyl Suspension is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment is recommended.
Patients undergoing kidney dialysis should take this medicine after the dialysis treatment.

Liver

CAUTION

Flagyl Suspension should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Flagyl with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Moderate

Disulfiram (Oral Route)

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 experience them. They may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Disulfiram may reduce blood levels of active form of Metronidazole.

Moderate

Phenobarbitone (Oral Route)

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.

Moderate

Phenobarbitone (Injection Route)

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.

Moderate

Primidone (Oral Route)

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.

Moderate

Lithium carbonate (Oral Route)

Do not consume Lithium carbonate with Metronidazole. If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your blood Lithium carbonate levels, creatinine levels, electrolytes or overall treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Lithium carbonate may raise blood levels of the active form of Metronidazole.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Flagyl Suspension take to work?

Usually, Flagyl Suspension starts working within 1 hour of its ingestion. However, it may take around 2-3 days to make you feel better while taking Flagyl Suspension. If you do not experience any significant reduction in your symptoms, consult your doctor.

Can I drink alcohol while using Flagyl Suspension?

No, avoid drinking alcohol while taking Flagyl 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 Flagyl Suspension cause metallic taste?

Yes, Flagyl 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 Flagyl Suspension?

If you have taken Flagyl Suspension in excess (more than the recommended dose), immediately contact your doctor or report to the nearest hospital. Overdose of Flagyl Suspension may cause loss of appetite, metallic taste, headache, dizziness, insomnia or drowsiness.

Can I stop taking Flagyl Suspension when I feel better?

No, do not stop taking Flagyl 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 Flagyl Suspension and follow their advice.

What if there is no improvement after using Flagyl 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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Nitroimidazole derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Action Class

Antiprotozoal & Antibacterial- Nitroimidazoles

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

Peripheral Smear Examination

References

Phillips MA, Stanley SL Jr. Chemotherapy of Protozoal Infections: Amebiasis, Giardiasis, Trichomoniasis, Trypanosomiasis, Leishmaniasis, and Other Protozoal Infections. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1428-30.
Chambers HF, Deck DH. Miscellaneous Antimicrobial Agents; Disingectants, Antiseptics, & Sterilants. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 877.
Rosenthal PJ. Antiprotozoal Drugs. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 912-14.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 905-910.
Metronidazole. New York, New York: Pfizer; 2013. [Accessed 29 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
Chaves RG, Lamounier JA. Breastfeeding and maternal medications. J Pediatr (Rio J). 2004;80(5 Suppl):S189-98. [Accessed 29 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Flagyl Oral Suspension

Benefits of Flagyl Oral Suspension

Side effects of Flagyl Oral Suspension

How to use Flagyl Oral Suspension

How Flagyl Oral Suspension works

All substitutes for Flagyl Suspension

Gramogyl NF 200mg Oral Suspension

MEtrogyl Suspension

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Disulfiram (Oral Route)

Phenobarbitone (Oral Route)

Phenobarbitone (Injection Route)

Primidone (Oral Route)

Lithium carbonate (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

How long does Flagyl Suspension take to work?

Can I drink alcohol while using Flagyl Suspension?

Can the use of Flagyl Suspension cause metallic taste?

What if I take more than the recommended dose of Flagyl Suspension?

Can I stop taking Flagyl Suspension when I feel better?

What if there is no improvement after using Flagyl Suspension?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

Peripheral Smear Examination

References

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