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Aldezol 200 MG Tablet

Manufactured by: Albert David
Composition: Metronidazole
Prescription Required: Yes
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Description

Aldezol 200 MG Tablet is an antiprotozoal which helps in treating infections in the stomach, genital areas. It is not recommended to take with alcohol with this medicine. Take this medicine only if it is necessary to reduce the development of resistance.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Aldezol 200 MG Tablet

  • Agitationsevere
  • Blurred visionsevere
  • Burning or tingling sensation of hands and feetsevere
  • Convulsionssevere
  • Fever and chillssevere
  • Skin rashsevere
  • Vaginal irritationsevere
  • Loss of appetitesevererare
  • Constipationsevererare
  • Yellow colored eyes or skinsevererare
  • Abdominal pain
  • Dizziness
  • Change in taste/ Metallic taste
  • Dry mouth
SEVERE
Contact your doctor immediately if any of these symptoms are experienced on a regular basis.
RARE
Observed in a small fraction of population.
This is not an exhaustive list of side effects. Please inform your doctor if you experience any adverse reaction to the medication.

Highlights

Commonly asked questions for Aldezol 200 MG Tablet

Onset of action

The peak effect of this medicine can be observed in 1 to 2 hours.

Duration of effect

The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 24 hours.

Safe with alcohol?

moderate
Consumption of alcohol is not recommended in patients with Aldezol 200 MG Tablet. Any symptoms of the fast heartbeat, warmth, headache, and breathing difficulty should be reported to the doctor.

Is it habit forming?

No habit forming tendencies were reported.

Usage in pregnancy?

This medicine is not recommended in the first trimester of pregnancy to treat bacterial vaginosis and trichomoniasis. It can be used in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy only if clearly needed.

Usage while breast-feeding?

This medicine is known to excreted through the breastmilk. It is used in breastfeeding women only if clearly needed. Breastfeeding should be avoided for 24 hours after single-dose maternal treatment. Monitoring of candidal infections and diarrhea is necessary.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Aldezol 200 MG Tablet

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Aldezol 200 MG Tablet, and hence can be used as its substitute.
Aristogyl 200 MG Tablet
Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Flagyl 200 MG Tablet
Abbott Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
Metron 200 MG Tablet
Alkem Laboratories Ltd.
Unimegyl 200 MG Tablet
Unichem Laboratories Ltd.

What is it prescribed for?

Uses of Aldezol 200 MG Tablet

  • Amebiasis

    Aldezol 200 MG Tablet is used in the amebiasis which is a parasitic infection that affects the intestine and amebic liver abscess caused by Entamoeba histolytica.
  • Trichomoniasis

    Aldezol 200 MG Tablet is used in the treatment of trichomoniasis which is a sexually transmitted disease caused by Trichomonas vaginalis.
  • Bacterial Vaginosis

    Aldezol 200 MG Tablet is used in the treatment of overgrowth of bacteria in the vagina caused by Lactobacillus species.
  • Bacterial infections

    Aldezol 200 MG Tablet is used to treat the infectins caused by bacteria in blood, lungs, genital areas caused by Bacteroides fragilis and Clostridium species.
  • Surgical prophylaxis

    Aldezol 200 MG Tablet is used to treat infections that may cause after surgery.

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When not to use?

Contraindications of Aldezol 200 MG Tablet

  • Allergy

    Not recommended in patients with known allergy to Aldezol 200 MG Tablet or other nitroimidazoles.

Dosage

  • Missed Dose

    If you miss a dose of Aldezol 200 MG Tablet, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it’s almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.
  • Overdose

    Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Interactions

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcoholmoderate

  • Description

    - Use of alcohol or products containing alcohol during nitroimidazole therapy may result in a disulfiram-like reaction in some patients. There have been a few case reports involving metronidazole but data are not convincing. The proposed mechanism is metronidazole inhibition of aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH) similar to disulfiram.
  • Instructions

    - Consumption of alcohol is not recommended in patients with Aldezol 200 MG Tablet. Any symptoms of the fast heartbeat, warmth, headache, and breathing difficulty should be reported to the doctor.

Interaction with Medicine

  • Warfarinsevere
  • Ethinyl Estradiolmoderate
  • Atorvastatinmoderate
  • Disulfirammoderate

Disease interactions

  • Disease

    Information not available.

Food interactions

  • Information not available.

Lab interactions

  • Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

General Instructions

Take Aldezol 200 MG Tablet as advised by your doctor. Do not take in larger amounts than advised. It is advised to take this medicine at the same time every day. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable effects. Do not stop taking the medicine without consulting your doctor.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

  • Pregnancy

    - This medicine is not recommended in the first trimester of pregnancy to treat bacterial vaginosis and trichomoniasis. It can be used in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy only if clearly needed.
  • Breast-feeding

    - This medicine is known to excreted through the breastmilk. It is used in breastfeeding women only if clearly needed. Breastfeeding should be avoided for 24 hours after single-dose maternal treatment. Monitoring of candidal infections and diarrhea is necessary.

General warnings

  • Blood cell count

    - This medicine may lower the blood cell count and may lead to leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, and bone marrow aplasia. Close monitoring of WBC count, platelets is necessary. Discontinue the treatment if any signs of low blood cell count appear.
  • Neurologic Toxicity

    - This medicine may cause neurological effects like convulsions and peripheral neuropathy. Inform the doctor if you have any neurological problems. Any symptoms of convulsions, tingling or burning sensation of hands and feet should be reported to the doctor.
  • Impaired liver function

    - This medicine may cause liver injury. The baseline of liver enzymes should be obtained before initiating the therapy. Any signs of elevation in the liver enzymes should be informed to the doctor. Discontinue the treatment until the levels reach to normal.

Other details

  • Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor
  • To be taken as instructed by doctor
  • May cause sleepiness

How it works

It works by inhibiting the growth of bacteria and protozoa by interfering with the DNA synthesis.

Legal Status

Approved
Approved
Approved
Approved

Classification

Category
Anthelmintics
Schedule
Schedule H

References

  • [Internet]. 2017 [cited 27 April 2017]. Available from: https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/medicine/26716
  • Metronidazole Injection: MedlinePlus Drug Information [Internet]. Medlineplus.gov. 2017 [cited 27 April 2017]. Available from: https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a601159.html
  • DailyMed - Metronidazole tablet [Internet]. Dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. 2017 [cited 27 April 2017]. Available from: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=a66abf44-9ae9-4342-b69a-ebaa1f9b7d78
  • Prescribing medicines in pregnancy database [Internet]. Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). 2017 [cited 27 April 2017]. Available from: https://www.tga.gov.au/prescribing-medicines-pregnancy-database#searchname
  • [Internet]. Toxnet.nlm.nih.gov. 2017 [cited 27 April 2017]. Available from: https://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/cgi-bin/sis/search2/f?./temp/~109mFQ:1

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