For other types of infections, it may need to be taken for seven to ten days, or even longer
Not advisable
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Avoid alcohol and products containing propylene glycol while taking metronidazole
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Most courses of metronidazole last for around seven days, but some may be as short as three days and some as long as 14 days
Follow the instructions that come in the packaging with your medicine
Used for Skin Infection, Bacterial Infection, Lower Respiratory Infection, Meningitis, Gastrointestinal Infection, Diarrhea, Amoebiasis
Take it as directed on the prescription label at the same time every day
One, 2-g dose (4 pills under direct observation of the study coordinator) One 500-mg tablet, twice a day, for seven days Parasitological cure, medication side effects, treatment
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For some infections, metronidazole may be given as a single dose
This was a randomized, parallel, multi-site, open-label, laboratory-blinded trial comparing the efficacy of 7 day-dose metronidazole (500 mg
Background
In adults with normal liver function, metronidazole has a half-life of about 6-8 hours
Based on how you have it written in your question (take 4 tablets Loading dose: 15 mg/kg IV once as a single dose
Comments: Most serious anaerobic infections are treated with IV therapy initially
It could make you very sick
Taking metronidazole with other medicines and herbal supplements Common questions Related conditions
Can I skip a day of metronidazole to drink? Flagyl is usually taken over the course of 10 days, and it is best to wait a minimum of 72 hours after taking the last dose before consuming alcohol
Children 3 years of age and younger—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor
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It took away the burning and itching and I seen a decrease in discharge
They can safely be taken together
In most cases, a doctor who knows their patient's history can determine that the benefit outweighs the potential risk
For oral dosage form (extended-release tablets): When was this? Do you normally use Metronidazole and if so, when was your last dose? A few minutes ago
For respiratory tract infections, such as otitis media or community-acquired pneumonia, the recommended dose is usually calculated based on the child's weight
For vaginal dosage form (tablets): Adults—One 500 milligram (mg) tablet, inserted high into the vagina