FLAGYL ER 600 TABLET is used in the management of various bacterial and parasitic infections such as bacterial vaginosis (vaginal infection), trichomoniasis (parasitic infection of the genital tract), certain gastrointestinal infections, blood, brain, lung, bones, pelvic area infections, gum ulcers and other dental infections, leg ulcers and pressure sores. It helps to manage an infection after surgery.

You can take FLAGYL ER 600 TABLET at any time of the day after food, but it is important to take it consistently at the same time each day. Continue taking the medicine for the duration 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. Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking FLAGYL ER 600 TABLET and for a few days after stopping it. Otherwise, you may get unpleasant side effects like nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain.

Before taking FLAGYL ER 600 TABLET inform your doctor if you have any problems in your liver or kidneys. You must also inform your doctor if you have any problems in your nervous system as a precaution. Do not take this medicine without consulting your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. FLAGYL ER 600 TABLET is used in a high dose or for a prolonged time increases the risk of side effects such as nerve damage. Take it only as prescribed by your doctor.

The most common side effects of taking FLAGYL ER 600 TABLET are headache, lack of appetite, nausea, dryness in mouth, metallic taste in mouth, stomach cramps and dizziness. Consult your doctor if any of these side effect troubles you. You can try using sugarless candies or lozenges to overcome any dryness or metallic taste in the mouth.