Floxagyl

Floxagyl is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet, Suspension. It is primarily used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Stomach Infection, Amebiasis. Floxagyl also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The correct dosage of Floxagyl depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Floxagyl also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Headache. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Floxagyl as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Floxagyl go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

It is also important to note that Floxagyl has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Floxagyl related warnings talks about Floxagyl's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Floxagyl is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease, Heart Disease, Peripheral Neuropathy as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Floxagyl are listed in the contraindications section below.

Besides this, Floxagyl may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Floxagyl is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.