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Flagyl Tablet (400mg): Uses, Dosage & Side Effects in Pakistan

Flagyl Tablet (400mg) (Metronidazole) ke quick uses, dose guide, side effects, warnings, aur buying price range.

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated:

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Form

TABLET

Strength

400 mg

Manufacturer

Hoechst Pakistan Ltd.

Estimated price

Price not listed

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What is Flagyl Tablet (400mg) used for?

  • Bacterial infections (bakteriya ki infection)
  • Abdominal infections (abdomen ki infection)
  • Skin infections (skin ki infection)
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Important warnings

  • People allergic to metronidazole
  • Individuals with Cockayne syndrome
  • Patients with blood disorders and neuralgic disorders such as epilepsy

Flagyl Tablet (400mg) Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Price in Pakistan

1. Quick Info (Mukhtasir Maloomat)

FieldDetails
Brand NameFlagyl Tablet (400mg)
Generic NameMetronidazole
Strength400 mg
FormTablet
Drug ClassAntibiotic
ManufacturerHoechst Pakistan Ltd.
PrescriptionRx (doctor ke baghair na lein)
PriceRs. 180 - 350 approx
Packaging10 tablets blister pack

2. What is Flagyl Tablet (400mg)? (Flagyl Tablet (400mg) kya hai)

Flagyl Tablet (400mg) is a medicine commonly prescribed in Pakistan for various bacterial and parasitic infections. It belongs to the antibiotic class of drugs. This medication works by targeting inflammatory or infection-related pathways in the body, helping to control symptoms effectively. Following your doctor’s prescription regarding dose and duration is crucial.

3. Uses (Fayde / Kis kaam aati hai)

  • Bacterial infections (bakteriya ki infection)
  • Abdominal infections (abdomen ki infection)
  • Skin infections (skin ki infection)
  • Respiratory infections (respiratory system ki infection)
  • Vaginal infections (vagina ki infection)
  • Sexually transmitted infections (sexually transmitted infection)
  • Parasitic infections (amoebiasis and giardiasis)
  • Dental infections (dental infection)
  • H. pylori and stomach ulcer treatment (stomach ulcer aur H. pylori ka treatment)

4. Who Should Take (Kis ko leni chahiye)

  • Patients with bacterial or parasitic infections
  • Individuals prescribed by a doctor for specific conditions
  • BP patients

5. When NOT to Take (Kab nahi leni chahiye)

  • If allergic to metronidazole
  • During pregnancy and lactation
  • For patients with blood disorders or neuralgic disorders like epilepsy

6. Dosage (Kitni leni hai)

  • As prescribed
  • Weight-based dose
  • Recommended limit se zyada na len
  • Agar dose bhool jayein to yaad aane par le lein. Agar agli dose ka waqt qareeb ho to double dose na lein.

7. How to Take (Kaise leni hai)

  • Once daily (roz ek dafa)
  • Same time (har din aik hi waqt)
  • Morning preferred (subah lena behtar)
  • With or without food (khane ke sath ya baghair)

8. Best Time (Kab leni chahiye)

  • Morning (subah)
  • Daily same time (routine maintain karein)

9. Empty Stomach or After Food (Khali pait ya khane ke baad)

  • Dono taraf se le sakte hain — khali pait ya khane ke baad. Agar stomach sensitive ho to khane ke baad lena behtar hai.

10. Warnings (Ihtiyat)

  • People allergic to metronidazole
  • Individuals with Cockayne syndrome
  • Patients with blood disorders and neuralgic disorders such as epilepsy

11. Precautions (Ahm ehtiyaat)

  • Cool aur dry jagah rakhein
  • Direct sunlight se door rakhein
  • Bachon ki pahunch se door rakhein

12. Side Effects (Nuksanat)

  • Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea
  • Breathing issue, Fainting, Severe swelling

13. Drug Interactions (Dawaon ke sath reaction)

  • Anticoagulants (blood thinners)
  • Alcohol

BP zyada gir sakta hai — danger ho sakta hai.

14. When to See Doctor (Kab doctor ke paas jayein)

  • Severe stomach pain
  • Chest pain
  • Behoshi (fainting)

15. Alternatives (Sasti Dusri Dawaein)

Brand NameCompanySalt (Generic)
Generic brandVariousMetronidazole
Alternative brandVariousMetronidazole

16. Price in Pakistan (Price kitni hai)

Pack SizePrice (Approx)
10 tabletsRs. 180 - 350 approx

(Note: Price pharmacy aur packing size par depend karti hai)

17. FAQs (Aksar poochay jane walay sawalat)

Q: Flagyl Tablet (400mg) kis kaam aati hai?

A: Flagyl Tablet (400mg) doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. PakVita par aap iske uses aur kaise lena hai detail mein dekh sakte hain.

Q: Flagyl Tablet (400mg) kitne mg ki hoti hai?

A: Flagyl Tablet (400mg) ki strengths brand aur form ke mutabiq change hoti hain. Exact strength ke liye pack label aur doctor ki advice follow karein.

Q: Pakistan mein Flagyl Tablet (400mg) ka price kya hai?

A: Price pharmacy aur city ke hisab se vary kar sakti hai. Updated daam ke liye local store ya online listing verify karein.

Q: Kya Flagyl Tablet (400mg) pregnancy mein safe hai?

A: Pregnancy mein koi bhi medicine self-use na karein. Is medicine ka use hamesha doctor se pooch kar hi karein.

Q: Flagyl Tablet (400mg) ke nuksanat kya hain?

A: Common nuksanat mild ho sakte hain lekin severe symptoms par foran doctor se rabta karein. Dose overdose se bachna bohat zaroori hai.

18. Medical Review (Medical jaiza)

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated: 2026-04-01 Last Updated: 2026-04-23

19. Disclaimer (Zaroori tanbeeh)

Is page ki maloomat sirf awareness ke liye hai. Yeh medical advice nahi hai. Koi bhi dawa lene se pehle apne doctor ya pharmacist se zaroor milein. PakVita kisi bhi nuksaan ki zimmedari nahi leta.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Flagyl Tablet (400mg) kis kaam aati hai?

Flagyl Tablet (400mg) doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. PakVita par aap iske uses aur kaise lena hai detail mein dekh sakte hain.

Flagyl Tablet (400mg) kitne mg ki hoti hai?

Flagyl Tablet (400mg) ki strengths brand aur form ke mutabiq change hoti hain. Exact strength ke liye pack label aur doctor ki advice follow karein.

Pakistan mein Flagyl Tablet (400mg) ka price kya hai?

Price pharmacy aur city ke hisab se vary kar sakti hai. Updated daam ke liye local store ya online listing verify karein.

Kya Flagyl Tablet (400mg) pregnancy mein safe hai?

Pregnancy mein koi bhi medicine self-use na karein. Is medicine ka use hamesha doctor se pooch kar hi karein.

Flagyl Tablet (400mg) ke nuksanat kya hain?

Common nuksanat mild ho sakte hain lekin severe symptoms par foran doctor se rabta karein. Dose overdose se bachna bohat zaroori hai.

Sources

  1. DRAP Registered Products Database Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan
  2. WHO Model List of Essential Medicines, 23rd ed. (2023) World Health Organization
  3. British National Formulary (BNF) BMJ Group & Pharmaceutical Press

Medical disclaimer

This page is for educational use only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always confirm diagnosis, dose, and interactions with a qualified doctor or pharmacist before starting or changing any medicine.