Flagyl 200mg Oral Suspension

Last Updated: October 7th, 2025

Flagyl 200mg Oral Suspension is a product of Abbott

Composition: Metronidazole (200mg)

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All Details About Flagyl 200mg Oral Suspension

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Flagyl 200mg Oral Suspension

Description:

Flagyl 200mg Oral 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.

Flagyl 200mg Oral Suspension helps prevent an infection after surgery. It is also used in the treatment of dental infections, leg ulcers and pressure sores. This medicine is best taken after eating some food. It should be taken at the same time each day to get the most benefit. The amount you are advised will depend on what you are being treated for and how bad it is, but you should take this antibiotic 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 a full course of treatment, even if you feel well. If you stop taking it early, some bacteria may survive, and the infection may come back. Do not drink any 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 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.

Earlier 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. Your doctor may change the dose or prescribe a different medicine. This medicine should not be taken if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless it is absolutely necessary and prescribed by your doctor. It may cause unusual results with certain medical tests. Therefore, tell any doctor who treats you that you are using this medicine.

Uses:

Treatment of Bacterial infections
Treatment of Parasitic infections

Directions For Use:

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 200mg Oral Suspension is to be taken with food.

Side Effects:

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

Ordinary side effects of Flagyl

Headache
Dryness in mouth
Nausea
Metallic taste

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Consuming alcohol while taking Flagyl 200mg Oral Suspension may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Flagyl 200mg Oral Suspension is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Flagyl 200mg Oral Suspension should be used during pregnancy only after consulting the doctor.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

Flagyl 200mg Oral 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 her body.
If a single dose of Flagyl 200mg Oral Suspension is used, it is recommended to hold breastfeeding for 12-24 hours to allow the removal of the drug.

Driving

UNSAFE

Flagyl 200mg Oral Suspension may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Flagyl 200mg Oral 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 200mg Oral Suspension is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Flagyl 200mg Oral Suspension is recommended.
Tolerants undergoing kidney dialysis should take this medicine after the dialysis treatment.

Liver

CAUTION

Flagyl 200mg Oral Suspension should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Flagyl 200mg Oral Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

FAQs:

How long does Flagyl 200mg Oral Suspension take to work?

Usually, Flagyl 200mg Oral 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 200mg Oral Suspension. If you do not experience any significant reduction in your symptoms, consult your doctor.

Can I drink alcohol while using Flagyl 200mg Oral Suspension?

No, avoid drinking alcohol while taking Flagyl 200mg Oral 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 200mg Oral Suspension cause metallic taste?

Affirmative, Flagyl 200mg Oral 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 200mg Oral Suspension?

If you have taken Flagyl 200mg Oral Suspension in excess (more than the recommended dose), immediately contact your doctor or report to the nearest hospital. Overdose of Flagyl 200mg Oral Suspension may cause loss of appetite, metallic taste, headache, dizziness, insomnia or drowsiness.

Can I stop taking Flagyl 200mg Oral Suspension when I feel better?

No, do not stop taking Flagyl 200mg Oral 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 200mg Oral Suspension and follow their advice.

What if there is no improvement after using Flagyl 200mg Oral 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.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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