Gramogyl NF 200mg Oral Suspension
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Product introduction
Gramogyl NF 200mg Oral Suspension is an antibiotic medicine that helps your body fight infections caused by bacteria and parasites. It is used to treat infections of the liver, stomach, intestines, vagina, brain, heart, lungs, bones, and skin.
Gramogyl NF 200mg Oral Suspension helps prevent an infection after surgery. It is also used in the treatment of dental infections, leg ulcers, and pressure sores. This medicine is best taken after eating some food. It should be taken at the same time each day to get the most benefit. The amount you are advised will depend on what you are being treated for and how bad it is, but you should take this antibiotic exactly as 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. Do not drink alcohol while taking this medicine and for a few days after stopping it. Otherwise, you may get unpleasant side effects like nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain.
The most common side effects of this medicine are headache, dryness in the mouth, nausea, and a slight metallic taste in the mouth. These are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days. You can try using sugarless candies or lozenges to overcome any dryness or metallic taste in the mouth.
Before using this medicine, inform your doctor if you are allergic to any medicine or have any kidney or liver problems or any disease of the nervous system. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, inform your doctor before taking this medicine.
Gramogyl NF 200mg Oral Suspension helps prevent an infection after surgery. It is also used in the treatment of dental infections, leg ulcers, and pressure sores. This medicine is best taken after eating some food. It should be taken at the same time each day to get the most benefit. The amount you are advised will depend on what you are being treated for and how bad it is, but you should take this antibiotic exactly as 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. Do not drink alcohol while taking this medicine and for a few days after stopping it. Otherwise, you may get unpleasant side effects like nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain.
The most common side effects of this medicine are headache, dryness in the mouth, nausea, and a slight metallic taste in the mouth. These are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days. You can try using sugarless candies or lozenges to overcome any dryness or metallic taste in the mouth.
Before using this medicine, inform your doctor if you are allergic to any medicine or have any kidney or liver problems or any disease of the nervous system. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, inform your doctor before taking this medicine.
Uses of Gramogyl NF Oral Suspension
- Treatment of Bacterial infections
- Treatment of Parasitic infections
Benefits of Gramogyl NF Oral Suspension
In Treatment of Bacterial infections
Gramogyl NF 200mg Oral Suspension is a versatile antibiotic medicine that can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. These include infections of the blood, brain, lungs, bones, joints, urinary tract, stomach, and intestines. It can also be used to treat gum ulcers and other dental infections (abscesses), leg ulcers, and pressure sores. It works by stopping the growth of the bacteria causing the infection.
This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant. This medicine is generally safe to use while pregnant or breastfeeding, but you should ask your doctor.
This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant. This medicine is generally safe to use while pregnant or breastfeeding, but you should ask your doctor.
In Treatment of Parasitic infections
Gramogyl NF 200mg Oral Suspension is an antibiotic medicine that helps treat many parasitic infections such as amoebic dysentery. It works by stopping the growth of parasites causing the infection. This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all parasites are killed and do not become resistant. This medicine is generally safe to use while pregnant or breastfeeding, but you should ask your doctor.
Side effects of Gramogyl NF Oral Suspension
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Gramogyl NF
- Headache
- Dryness in mouth
- Nausea
- Metallic taste
How to use Gramogyl NF Oral Suspension
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Gramogyl NF 200mg Oral Suspension is to be taken with food.
How Gramogyl NF Oral Suspension works
Gramogyl NF 200mg Oral Suspension is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria and other microorganisms that cause infections by damaging their DNA.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Consuming alcohol while taking Gramogyl NF 200mg Oral Suspension may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Gramogyl NF 200mg Oral Suspension is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
CAUTION
Gramogyl NF 200mg Oral Suspension should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
If a single dose of Gramogyl NF 200mg Oral Suspension is used, it is recommended to hold breastfeeding for 12-24 hours to allow the removal of the drug.
If a single dose of Gramogyl NF 200mg Oral Suspension is used, it is recommended to hold breastfeeding for 12-24 hours to allow the removal of the drug.
Driving
UNSAFE
Gramogyl NF 200mg Oral Suspension may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Gramogyl NF 200mg Oral Suspension may make you feel sleepy, dizzy, confused. You may have hallucinations, fits (convulsions) or temporary eyesight problems (such as blurred or double vision) affecting your ability to drive.
Gramogyl NF 200mg Oral Suspension may make you feel sleepy, dizzy, confused. You may have hallucinations, fits (convulsions) or temporary eyesight problems (such as blurred or double vision) affecting your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Gramogyl NF 200mg Oral Suspension is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Gramogyl NF 200mg Oral Suspension is recommended.
Patients undergoing kidney dialysis should take this medicine after the dialysis treatment.
Patients undergoing kidney dialysis should take this medicine after the dialysis treatment.
Liver
CAUTION
Gramogyl NF 200mg Oral Suspension should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Gramogyl NF 200mg Oral Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Gramogyl NF Oral Suspension?
If you miss a dose of Gramogyl NF 200mg Oral Suspension, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Gramogyl NF 200mg Oral Suspension treats infections caused by bacteria and parasites.
- It may cause side effects like nausea, stomach upset, and a metallic taste in the mouth.
- Gramogyl NF 200mg Oral Suspension 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.
- Do not drink alcohol during or for 2-3 days after treatment with this medicine. You may develop nausea, vomiting, flushing and headache.
- Inform your doctor if you have liver disease. Your dose may need to be adjusted in severe liver disease.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Nitroimidazole
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
5-Nitroimidazole (Antiprotozoal & Antibacterial)
Interaction with drugs
Taking Gramogyl NF with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Phenobarbitone may increase the metabolism of Metronidazole.
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations.
Phenobarbitone may increase the metabolism of Metronidazole.
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations.
Primidone may increase the metabolism of Metronidazole.
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations.
Concurrent use may lead to toxicity of Phenytoin. Phenytoin may increase the metabolism of Metronidazole.
watch out for symptoms such as blurred vision, sedation, drowsiness, impai
Disulfiram may reduce blood levels of active form of Metronidazole.
Do not consume Metronidazole with Disulfiram. If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as co
Patient concerns
FAQs
How long does Gramogyl NF 200mg Oral Suspension take to work?
Usually, Gramogyl NF 200mg Oral Suspension starts working within 1 hour of its ingestion. However, it may take around 2-3 days to make you feel better while taking Gramogyl NF 200mg Oral Suspension. If you do not experience any significant reduction in your symptoms, consult your doctor.
Can I drink alcohol while using Gramogyl NF 200mg Oral Suspension?
No, avoid drinking alcohol while taking Gramogyl NF 200mg Oral Suspension. Moreover, you should avoid alcohol even after 3 days of finishing the complete course. Drinking alcohol can cause an unpleasant reaction (disulfiram like reaction) with symptoms such as stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, headache, flushing or redness of the face.
Can the use of Gramogyl NF 200mg Oral Suspension cause metallic taste?
Yes, Gramogyl NF 200mg Oral Suspension may cause a temporary metallic taste. This metallic taste can be reduced by staying hydrated, brushing teeth after the meals and chewing sugar-free gum or mints.
What if I take more than the recommended dose of Gramogyl NF 200mg Oral Suspension?
If you have taken Gramogyl NF 200mg Oral Suspension in excess (more than the recommended dose), immediately contact your doctor or report to the nearest hospital. Overdose of Gramogyl NF 200mg Oral Suspension may cause loss of appetite, metallic taste, headache, dizziness, insomnia or drowsiness.
Can I stop taking Gramogyl NF 200mg Oral Suspension when I feel better?
No, do not stop taking Gramogyl NF 200mg Oral Suspension and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured. Hence, if you stop taking the medicine before completing the course, your infection may come back. Consult your doctor before you stop taking Gramogyl NF 200mg Oral Suspension and follow their advice.
What if there is no improvement after using Gramogyl NF 200mg Oral Suspension?
Inform your doctor if you did not feel better after completing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him/her if your symptoms are getting worse during the treatment.
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Expires on or after: March, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Gramogyl NF 200mg Oral Suspension. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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