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Flagyl Indications
Infections caused by susceptible to malaria infections: amebiasis, urogenital trichomoniasis, nonspecific vaginitis, giardiasis, surgical infections caused by susceptible anaerobic bacteria to metronidazole, the replacement I / treatment of infections caused by susceptible anaerobic bacteria to metronidazole.
Dosage & Administration
Apply within 7 days
Adults: 1.5 g / day in 3 divided doses; children weighing ≥20 kg - 30-40 mg / kg body weight per day (one tablet three times a day). In case of liver abscess drainage when amebiasis or aspiration of pus held in conjunction with metronidazole therapy.
When giardiasis pills prescribed for 5 days, for adults - 750-1000 mg / day for children aged 10-15 years - 500 mg / day in 2 divided doses.
With Trichomonas vaginitis and urethritis of women - Flagyl is prescribed a course of treatment for 10 days: 1 tablet 2 times a day and 1 vaginal suppository (500 mg) per day. The sexual partner should be treated at the same time, in spite of the presence or absence of clinical signs had trichomonas infection, even if the laboratory tests are negative.
Contradictions
Hypersensitivity to imidazole derivative; increased sensitivity to gluten (since the product contains wheat starch (gluten)); Children under 6 years of age, due to the dosage form of the drug. The period of lactation. Do not use the drug in combination with disulfiram or alcohol.
