Flazol 500 mg, intestinal antiseptic, for the digestive system - 20 tablets

Product Name

• Flazol 500 mg, intestinal antiseptic, for the digestive system - 20 tablets

Scientific name

• Metronidazole 500 mg tablets

Flazol 500 mg tablets belongs to

• Gastrointestinal medications

How metronidazole works

• Metronidazole is an antibacterial and antifungal drug.
• It works by causing DNA damage, which leads to the death of the cells causing the infection.

Medical uses of Flazol 500 mg tablets

• It can be used, under medical supervision, to treat:

1. Infections caused by bacteria.
2. Urinary or genital tract infections caused by parasites
3. Female genital infection caused by bacteria
4. Parasitic diseases such as amoebiasis
5. Gum and tooth infections
6. infected leg ulcers
7. Stomach ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori.
8. Preventing infections that occur after operations.

How to use Flazol 500 mg tablets

• Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.
• Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
• Doses may vary from patient to patient based on your age, medical condition, and whether or not you are taking other medications.
• Continue taking your medication for as long as your doctor tells you to.
• Do not stop taking the medicine or reduce the dose without consulting your doctor first.
• Do not crush or chew the tablets.
• The usual dose is:
• For adults: 0.5 g/day to 1.5 g/day or as directed by a physician.
• For children: 250 mg/day up to 20-40 mg/kg/day or as directed by the physician
• Doses may be changed under special circumstances, so always follow your doctor or pharmacist's instructions.
• If you take more medicine than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital immediately.
• If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember unless it is almost time for your next dose.
• Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for a missed dose.

Side effects of Flazol 500 mg tablets

• Although the following side effects are not common to everyone, some patients may experience:

1. loss of appetite
2. headache
3. Vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, and abdominal pain

Use of Flazol 500 mg tablets during pregnancy and breastfeeding

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
• Your doctor will discuss the potential risks and benefits of using this medication during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Helpful tips to boost immunity

• We must recognize that the body's immune system develops and strengthens as a result of nurturing and care throughout the various stages of life, beginning early. There are ways to boost immunity, including:

1. Proper nutrition: eat balanced meals
2. Eat immune-boosting foods like antioxidants and probiotics. Also, some nutritional supplements like Symbion Capsules and SeaRuns 1000, vitamin C with zinc, may be helpful.
3. Stay physically active
4. Get enough sleep
5. Avoid/reduce stress
6. Avoid smoking
7. Stay up to date on vaccines
8. Follow all personal hygiene and infection prevention protocols, including frequent handwashing, practicing physical distancing, following all hygiene procedures for cooking, and disinfecting your home (especially common surfaces) regularly.
9. Monitor your body temperature with a thermometer, for example , Microlife, ear thermometer or Beurer, oral thermometer.

Warnings and precautions while using Flazol 500 mg tablets

• Before using this medicine, talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have:

1. Neurological disorders.
2. Mental disorders.
3. Blood disorders.
4. History of meningitis.

• Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines, including non-prescription medicines, prescription medicines, herbal supplements, vitamins and nutritional supplements.

How to store Flazol 500 mg tablets

• Store below 25°C.
• Do not refrigerate the medicine.
• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
• Must be stored in the original container to protect from moisture.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date printed on the carton/blister/label. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.

For more information about metronidazole

• Consult your doctor or pharmacist.
• Through the Saudi Food and Drug Authority's Tamenni app
• By visiting the Saudi Food and Drug Authority website
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