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Filmet 200mg Tablet is an anti-infective medicine containing Metronidazole as its active ingredient. It is used to treat infections caused by bacteria and amoeba-like organisms (protozoan parasites) in different parts of the body.
Filmet 200mg Tablet is an antibacterial and antifungal drug that requires a prescription. It is used in the treatment of various infections in the stomach and genital areas. Some of the conditions it is prescribed for include Amebiasis, Trichomoniasis, Bacterial Vaginosis, Bacterial infections, and Surgical prophylaxis.
It is important to avoid alcohol while taking this medication, as it can cause severe discomfort and reactions.
Filmet 200mg Tablet may have several side effects and should be taken only under medical prescription. Some of the side effects include agitation, blurred vision, burning or tingling sensation in hands and feet, fevers and chills, skin rash, vaginal irritation, loss of appetite, constipation, yellow-colored eyes or skin, and abdominal pain.
Combining this medication with alcohol in the system can lead to palpitations, warmth, headache, and breathing difficulty. However, the drug itself does not cause habit-forming tendencies.
This drug is not recommended for women in the early stages of pregnancy but can be used in the later term of pregnancy.
Breastfeeding mothers should avoid this drug as it can be passed down through milk and cause severe indigestion or diarrhea.
Caution is advised in patients with liver impairment, blood dyscrasias, a history of seizures, congestive heart failure, or other sodium retaining states. Dosage should be reduced in patients with severe liver impairment, CNS disease, and severe renal failure.
If H. pylori is not eradicated during treatment with Filmet 200mg Tablet, metronidazole resistance is assumed, and it should not be used again. Seizures and neuropathies have been reported, especially with increased doses and chronic treatment. If this occurs, therapy should be discontinued.
In case of overdose, symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, ataxia, seizures, and peripheral neuropathy may occur. Treatment is symptomatic and supportive.
It is essential to take Filmet 200mg Tablet exactly as directed, with meals, and avoid alcohol during and for 24 hours after the last dose. For trichomoniasis treatment, refrain from intercourse or use a barrier contraceptive.
The information provided is based on the salt content of the medicine. The uses and effects may vary from person to person, so it is advisable to consult an Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.