Get a prescription for Metronidazole online
You can get a Metronidazole prescription online to treat Protozoal skin infections, bacterial vaginosis, and lower respiratory tract infections, including pneumonia or lung abscesses.
Getting Metronidazole online is very straightforward; you can connect with a doctor at any time and place of your choice at Your Doctors Online. However, please note that Metronidazole online will only be provided after consultation with the doctor and if the treatment is suitable and safe for you.
What is Metronidazole?
Metronidazole belongs to the class of medications known as nitroimidazole antibiotics. Its mechanism of action involves disrupting the DNA structure of susceptible bacteria and parasites, inhibiting their growth and ultimately causing their death.
Uses of Metronidazole
Metronidazole is an antibiotic used to treat infections, including Symptomatic trichomoniasis, Asymptomatic trichomoniasis in females, Amebiasis (an infection caused by a parasite), and Anaerobic bacterial infections. Metronidazole comes in different brands, including Flagyl, Flagyl ER, Flagyl I.V., RTU, and Likmez.
How does it works?
Metronidazole works by attacking the helical structure of DNA in a bacteria. It penetrates the bacterial cell, disrupting the protein synthesis and eventually leading to cell death. It’s not an OTC medication and requires a prescription to be dispensed.
What are the different dosage forms and strengths of Metronidazole?
Metronidazole comes in different dosage forms and strengths, including Capsules (375mg), tablets (250mg,500mg), Extended-release (750mg), and Oral suspension.
(500mg/5mL)Infusion solution (500mg/100mL).
How to take it?
This medication should be taken orally if the tablets or capsules are administered. Oral suspension should be made as per the directions given on the leaflet. This medication should only be taken and dispensed on prescription.
Side effects of Metronidazole
Common side effects of Metronidazole can include
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- metallic taste in the mouth.
Serious side effects may include :
- allergic reactions
- peripheral neuropathy
- severe skin reactions like Stevens-Johnson syndrome.
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Prescription
- Metronidazole 500mg, one tablet twice a day for 7 days. Avoid alcohol.
- Metronidazole 0.75% intravaginal gel. Insert one applicator full.
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Contraindications and precautions
- Share your medication history with your healthcare providers to avoid hypersensitivity reactions to the regimens you are being prescribed.
- This medication is contraindicated in pregnancy and should only be used with caution and after consultation with a healthcare provider.
- Liver failure is also reported with this medication.
FAQs about Metronidazole prescription online
Do you need a doctor's prescription for Metronidazole?
Metronidazole is a drug usually only available by prescription and requires one in most nations. Different bacterial and parasite illnesses are treated with it.
What do doctors prescribe for Metronidazole?
Doctors may recommend Metronidazole to treat infections in the GI tract, neurological system, skin, heart, bone, joints, and reproductive system. Additionally, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are treated using metronidazole tablets and capsules.
How to use Metronidazole?
A Metronidazole prescription is primarily for 7 to 10 days, and the dosage and duration depend on the type and severity of the infection. Taking Metronidazole with food or milk helps avoid stomach irritation.
How do I prepare for my online Metronidazole prescription appointment?
To make the most out of your online appointment, ensure that you have noted down any questions you have and a detailed history of your current medical condition, symptoms and the drugs you are on. Moreover, do inform the doctor of any allergies that you may have.
What is the typical starting dose for Metronidazole?
For different conditions, different dosages are recommended. Metronidazole 500mg is commonly prescribed, but the duration and amount will depend on the condition and severity of the illness. The recommended dosage for women with bacterial vaginosis is 500mg of Metronidazole taken orally twice daily for 7 days. For other bacterial infections, a different regimen is followed. Follow the directions provided by your doctor to prevent any undesirable side effects.
What happens if you take Metronidazole (Flagyl) on an empty stomach?
It is best to take these pills with food. This medication can affect your gastrointestinal tract, and taking it on an empty stomach can lead to discomfort.
How fast does Metronidazole work for BV?
Because it is fast absorbed and reaches its peak concentration in 20 to 3 hours, Metronidazole often begins to combat bacterial vaginosis (BV) within 1 to 2 hours after taking it. However, it can take a few days before you start to feel better or see a change in your symptoms.
What STD is treated with Metronidazole?
Metronidazole, a 5-nitroimidazole medication produced from the antibiotic azomycin, is typically used to treat infections caused by the sexually transmitted protozoan Trichomonas vaginalis. Metronidazole is generally effective in curing T. vaginalis infection and carries a minimal risk of severe adverse effects.
Interactions of Metronidazole?
Metronidazole can interact with several medications, including blood-thinning drugs like warfarin, alcohol (causing severe reactions), other anticoagulants, lithium, astemizole, cimetidine, busulfan, disulfiram and Lithobid.
What happens if Metronidazole doesn't work for BV?
A second course of treatment with the same medication may be used to treat BV, which does not go away after one therapy session. Another choice is to move from one medicine to another (for example, from metronidazole to clindamycin), as some concurrent organisms may respond better to a different drug.
What happens if I miss a dose of Flagyl?
Missing doses can reduce the effectiveness and may not cure your infection completely. Hence, if you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible, but if it is almost time to take your next dose, just take your next dose. Do not double the dose or take more than what is prescribed for you.
Is Metronidazole an FDA-approved medication?
Yes. Metronidazole is an FDA-approved medication for the treatment of various bacterial infections.
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WebMD: Metronidazole
NHS: Metronidazole Uses
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