Take Flagyl exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If you use a breast pump during this time, throw out the milk and do not feed it to your baby.įlagyl pregnancy and breastfeeding warnings (more detail) How should I use Flagyl? You should not breastfeed within 24 hours after using Flagyl. However, it is not known whether these effects would occur in humans. In animal studies, metronidazole caused certain types of tumors, some of which were cancerous. Kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis) Ī stomach or intestinal disease such as Crohn's disease Ī blood cell disorder such as anemia (lack of red blood cells) or low white blood cell (WBC) counts Ī fungal infection anywhere in your body or To make sure you can safely take Flagyl, tell your doctor if you have ever had: Metronidazole is not approved to treat vaginal infections in girls who have not begun having menstrual periods. Not all uses of metronidazole are approved for treating children and teenagers. Do not use metronidazole to treat trichomoniasis during the first trimester of pregnancy. You took disulfiram ( Antabuse) within the past 14 days. You consumed foods or medicines that contain propylene glycol in the past 3 days or You should not use Flagyl if you are allergic to metronidazole, secnidazole, or tinidazole, or if: Ask your doctor about your risk Before taking this medicine It is not known whether these effects would occur in people using this medicine.

In animal studies (mice and rats), this medicine caused certain types of cancers or tumors. This medicine will not treat a viral infection such as the common cold or flu. You should stop using this medicine immediately if you experience any neurological symptoms such as seizures, headaches, visual changes, weakness, numbness, or tingling. Seizures and other nervous system abnormalities have been reported in patients treated with Flagyl. You should not use Flagyl if you recently drank alcohol, or have taken disulfiram ( Antabuse) within the past 2 weeks.ĭo not drink alcohol or consume foods or medicines that contain propylene glycol while you are taking Flagyl and for at least 3 days after you stop taking it. Usually both sexual partners are treated at the same time, even if one has no symptoms.ĭo not use Flagyl to treat any conditions that have not been checked by your doctor. Last updated on Oct 20, 2021.įlagyl is an antibiotic that is used to treat bacterial infections of the vagina, stomach, liver, skin, joints, brain and spinal cord, lungs, heart, or bloodstream.įlagyl is also used to treat trichomoniasis, a sexually transmitted disease caused by a parasite. Generic name: metronidazole (oral/injection) ĭrug classes: Amebicides, Miscellaneous antibiotics

Antibiotic for parasite infection