M Zole 400mg Tablet 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.

M Zole 400mg Tablet 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 M Zole 400mg Tablet in children

Treatment of Bacterial infections
Treatment of Parasitic infections

Benefits of M Zole 400mg Tablet for your child

In Treatment of Bacterial infections

M Zole 400mg Tablet 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.

In Treatment of Parasitic infections

M Zole 400mg Tablet 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.

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Side effects of M Zole 400mg Tablet in children

M Zole 400mg Tablet does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-

Common side effects of M Zole

Headache
Dryness in mouth
Nausea
Metallic taste

How can I give M Zole 400mg Tablet to my child?

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. M Zole 400mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

How M Zole Tablet works

M Zole 400mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria and other microorganisms that cause infections by damaging their DNA.

Safety advice

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

M Zole 400mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of M Zole 400mg Tablet is recommended.
Patients undergoing kidney dialysis should take this medicine after the dialysis treatment.

Liver

CAUTION

M Zole 400mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of M Zole 400mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if I forget to give M Zole 400mg Tablet to my child?

If you miss a dose of M Zole 400mg Tablet, 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

M Zole 400mg Tablet treats infections caused by bacteria and parasites.
It may cause side effects like nausea, stomach upset, and a metallic taste in the mouth.
M Zole 400mg Tablet 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

Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Action Class

5-Nitroimidazole (Antiprotozoal & Antibacterial)

Interaction with drugs

Taking M Zole with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Phenobarbitone (Oral Route) Moderate

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 (Injection Route) Moderate

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 (Oral Route) Moderate

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.

Phenytoin (Oral Route) Moderate

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... More

Disulfiram (Oral Route) Moderate

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... More

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Patient concerns

Scar on face due to bacterial infections

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Dermatology

Pic is not clear, plz visit for proper opinion

Hai sir fungal infections plz m

Dr. Souvik Sardar

Dermatology

use lulican cream-once daily at bedtime for 2monthsand terbicip cream-twice daily for 2months continuously in the morning and evening

FAQs

How long does M Zole 400mg Tablet take to work?

Usually, M Zole 400mg Tablet starts working within 1 hour of its ingestion. However, it may take around 2-3 days to make you feel better while taking M Zole 400mg Tablet. If you do not experience any significant reduction in your symptoms, consult your doctor.

Can I drink alcohol while using M Zole 400mg Tablet?

No, avoid drinking alcohol while taking M Zole 400mg Tablet. 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 M Zole 400mg Tablet cause metallic taste?

Yes, M Zole 400mg Tablet 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 M Zole 400mg Tablet?

If you have taken M Zole 400mg Tablet in excess (more than the recommended dose), immediately contact your doctor or report to the nearest hospital. Overdose of M Zole 400mg Tablet may cause loss of appetite, metallic taste, headache, dizziness, insomnia or drowsiness.

Can I stop taking M Zole 400mg Tablet when I feel better?

No, do not stop taking M Zole 400mg Tablet 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 M Zole 400mg Tablet and follow their advice.

What if there is no improvement after using M Zole 400mg Tablet?

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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