Satrogyl 500mg 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, and skin.

Satrogyl 500mg Tablet is also used in the treatment of dental infections, leg ulcers, and pressure sores. This medicine may be taken with or without food. However, 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 any alcohol while taking this medicine and for some 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, metallic taste or dryness in the mouth, and nausea. 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. Your doctor may change the dose or prescribe a different medicine. This medicine should not be taken if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless it is absolutely necessary and prescribed by your doctor.

Uses of Satrogyl Tablet

Bacterial infections
Parasitic infections

Benefits of Satrogyl Tablet

In Bacterial infections

Satrogyl 500mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine that can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. These include infections of the liver, stomach, intestines, vagina, brain, heart, lungs, bones, and skin. 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 if you feel better, to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.

In Parasitic infections

Satrogyl 500mg Tablet helps treat many parasitic infections by stopping the growth of parasites causing the infection. Keep using this medicine for as long as it is prescribed to make sure that all the parasites are killed. Any parasites that survive may become resistant to this medicine so it will not be as effective in the future.

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How to use Satrogyl Tablet

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. Satrogyl 500mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Satrogyl Tablet works

Satrogyl 500mg Tablet 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 Satrogyl 500mg Tablet may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Satrogyl 500mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

Satrogyl 500mg Tablet 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.

Driving

UNSAFE

Satrogyl 500mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Satrogyl 500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Satrogyl 500mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Satrogyl 500mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Satrogyl 500mg Tablet is recommended.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

Always take the complete course of treatment, as advised by your doctor, even if you feel better.
It may cause side effects like nausea, stomach upset, and a metallic taste in the mouth.
Satrogyl 500mg 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.
Satrogyl 500mg Tablet treats infections caused by bacteria and parasites.
It may also be used to prevent infections following surgery.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Nitroimidazole

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

5-Nitroimidazole (Antiprotozoal & Antibacterial)

Patient concerns

Scar on face due to bacterial infections

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Dermatology

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I have a history of recurring yeast and bacterial vaginosis infections.

Dr. Sonu Balhara Ahlawat

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Tab metrogyl 500 mg twice a day x 5 days and tab fluconazole 150 mg three doses alternate days

User feedback

Patients taking Satrogyl 500mg Tablet

Twice A Day

100%

What are you using Satrogyl Tablet for?

Worm infectio*

50%

Others

50%

*Worm infections

How much was the improvement?

Excellent

100%

FAQs

Is Satrogyl 500mg Tablet effective?

Satrogyl 500mg Tablet is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Satrogyl 500mg Tablet too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

Can the use of Satrogyl 500mg Tablet cause metallic taste?

Yes, Satrogyl 500mg 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 forget to take a dose of Satrogyl 500mg Tablet?

If you forget a dose of Satrogyl 500mg Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose in the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.

Why is it harmful to drink alcohol while using Satrogyl 500mg Tablet?

Alcohol should be strictly avoided while taking Satrogyl 500mg Tablet. Moreover, you should avoid alcohol even after 3 days of finishing the complete course. Drinking alcohol can cause an unpleasant reaction (Disulfiram reaction) with symptoms such as stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, headache, flushing or redness of the face.

Is Satrogyl 500mg Tablet safe?

Satrogyl 500mg Tablet is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.

Can I stop taking Satrogyl 500mg Tablet when I feel better?

No, do not stop taking Satrogyl 500mg Tablet. 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 Satrogyl 500mg Tablet and follow their advice.

What are the side effects of Satrogyl 500mg Tablet?

The most common side effects of Satrogyl 500mg Tablet are headache, metallic taste, nausea or vomiting and dryness in the mouth. These side effects are usually not bothersome. But if you are concerned or if any of these persists for a long duration, consult your doctor.

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References

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