Metronidazole 200mg tablets

Land: Storbritannien

Språk: engelska

Källa: MHRA (Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency)

Aktiva substanser:

Metronidazole

Tillgänglig från:

DE Pharmaceuticals

ATC-kod:

P01AB01

INN (International namn):

Metronidazole

Dos:

200mg

Läkemedelsform:

Oral tablet

Administreringssätt:

Oral

Klass:

No Controlled Drug Status

Receptbelagda typ:

Valid as a prescribable product

Produktsammanfattning:

BNF: 05011100

Bipacksedel

PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR THE USER
METRONIDAZOLE TABLETS BP 200MG
METRONIDAZOLE TABLETS BP 400MG
(metronidazole)
READ ALL OF THIS LEAFLET CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU START TAKING THIS
MEDICINE BECAUSE IT CONTAINS
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOU.
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Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
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If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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This medicine has been prescribed for you only. Do not pass it on to
others. It may harm them,
even if their signs of illness are the same as yours
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If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This
includes any possible side
effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.
WHAT IS IN THIS LEAFLET:
1.
What Metronidazole Tablets are and what they are used for
2.
What you need to know before you take Metronidazole Tablets
3.
How to take Metronidazole Tablets
4.
Possible side effects
5.
How to store Metronidazole Tablets
6.
Contents of the pack and other information
1. WHAT METRONIDAZOLE TABLETS ARE AND WHAT THEY ARE USED FOR
The name of this medicine is metronidazole. This belongs to a group of
medicines called antibiotics.
It works by killing bacteria and parasites that cause infections in
your body. It can be used to:
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Treat infections of the blood, brain, lung, bones, genital tract,
pelvic area, stomach and intestines
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Treat gum ulcers and other dental infections
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Treat infected leg ulcers and pressure sores
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Prevent infections after surgery
If you need any further information on your illness, speak to your
doctor.
2. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU TAKE METRONIDAZOLE TABLETS
DO NOT TAKE METRONIDAZOLE TABLETS if
You are allergic (hypersensitive) to metronidazole, nitroimidazoles
(e.g. tinidazole) or any of the other
ingredients in your medicine (listed in Section 6: Further
information)
Signs of an allergic reaction include: a rash, swallowing or breathing
problems, swelling of your lips, face,
throat or tongue.
Do not take Metronidazole if any of the above apply to you. If you are
not sure, talk to your doctor or

Produktens egenskaper

OBJECT 1
FLAGYL 200MG TABLETS
Summary of Product Characteristics Updated 18-Oct-2018 | SANOFI
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1. Name of the medicinal product
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2. Qualitative and quantitative composition
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3. Pharmaceutical form
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4. Clinical particulars
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4.1 Therapeutic indications
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4.2 Posology and method of administration
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4.3 Contraindications
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4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use
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4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of
interaction
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4.6 Pregnancy and lactation
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4.7 Effects on ability to drive and use machines
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4.8 Undesirable effects
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4.9 Overdose
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5. Pharmacological properties
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5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties
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5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties
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5.3 Preclinical safety data
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6. Pharmaceutical particulars
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6.1 List of excipients
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6.2 Incompatibilities
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6.3 Shelf life
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6.4 Special precautions for storage
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6.5 Nature and contents of container
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6.6 Special precautions for disposal and other handling
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7. Marketing authorisation holder
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8. Marketing authorisation number(s)
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9. Date of first authorisation/renewal of the authorisation
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10. Date of revision of the text
1. Name of the medicinal product
Flagyl 200mg Tablets
2. Qualitative and quantitative composition
Each tablet contains 200mg metronidazole.
For a full list of excipients, see section 6.1
3. Pharmaceutical form
Film-coated tablets
White to off-white, circular biconvex, film coated tablets impressed
'FLAGYL 200' on one face, plain
reverse.
4. Clinical particulars
4.1 Therapeutic indications
Flagyl is indicated in the prophylaxis and treatment of infections in
which anaerobic bacteria have been
identified or are suspected to be the cause.
Flagyl is active against a wide range of pathogenic micro-organisms
notably species of _Bacteroides_,
_Fusobacteria_, _Clostridia_, _Eubacteria_, anaerobic cocci and
_Gardnerella vaginalis_.
It is also active against _Trichomonas_, _Entamoeba histolytica_,
_Giardia lamblia_ and _Balantidium coli_.
Flagyl is indicated in adults and children for