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Micogyl tablet is used in the treatment of Trichomonas infections of the urinary tract - genitals, Giardia lamblia, Amoebiasis and prevention of infections caused by anaerobic bacteria after gastrointestinal and gynecological surgery. To use the drug effectively, patients need to learn some information about the uses, dosage and precautions when using Micogyl Tablet in the article below.
1. What is Micogyl tablet?
Micogyl tablet belongs to the group of anti-parasitic, anti-infective, anti-viral and fungal drugs. The drug is prepared in the form of film-coated tablets, packing specifications: Box of 10 blisters x 10 tablets.
Ingredients Metronidazol 400mg content in Micogyl tablet is an antibacterial drug of the nitro-5 imidazole group. Metronidazole is highly active against acute/chronic intra- and extra-intestinal amoeba strains. For chronic intestinal amoebic dysentery, Metronidazole has a weaker effect because of less penetration into the colon. Metronidazol also works well with Trichomanas vaginalis, Giardia, gram-negative anaerobes (including Bacteroides, Clostridium, Helicobacter) but has no effect on aerobic bacteria. The mechanism of action of Metronidazol is to lose the helix structure of DNA to destroy bacteria and protozoa.
2. Indications for taking Micogyl tablet
Micogyl tablet is indicated in the treatment of the following conditions:
Trichomoniasis of the urinary tract - genitals in both men and women. Giardia lamblia infection ; Amoeba infection ; Mouth ulcers; Prevention of infections caused by anaerobic bacteria; Prevention of infection after gastrointestinal and gynecological surgery.
3. Dosage, how to use Micogyl tablet
How to take Micogyl tablet:
Take Micogyl tablet with or after meals with a little water. Dosage of Micogyl tablet:
Treatment of anaerobic infections in 7 days: Adults: 30-40 mg/kg/day, divided into 4 times; Children: 20 - 30 mg/kg/day, divided into 4 times. Treatment of intestinal amoebic dysentery is 7-10 days; Liver amoeba for a 5-day course; Adults: 1.5 g - 2 g/day, divided into 4 times; Children: 40 - 50 mg/kg/day, divided into 4 times. Treatment of Trichomonas infections in the genital tract 250 mg, 3 times a day (women & men) for 7 days, for women combined with vaginal application. Treatment of Giardia infection 2g daily, divided into 4 times, use 3 days. The dose of Micogyl tablet above is for reference only. The specific dose of Micogyl tablet will depend on your condition and disease progression. To get the right dose of Micogyl tablet, patients need to consult their doctor/pharmacist.
4. Contraindications to taking Micogyl tablets
Do not use Micogyl tablet for the following subjects:
Patients who are sensitive to the ingredients and excipients in the drug Micogyl tablet; Women who are pregnant in the first 3 months and breast-feeding.
5. Drug interactions
Interactions may occur when using Micogyl tablet concurrently with the following drugs and beverages:
Coumarin-type anticoagulants; Sulfiram drugs; Alcohol. To avoid unwanted interactions when using Shinpoog Cefaxone, patients should inform their doctor/pharmacist of all medications, supplements, vitamins they are taking.
6. Side effects of the drug Micogyl tablet
During the use of Micogyl tablet, patients may experience some of the following side effects:
Headache; Nausea; Dry and bitter mouth; Diarrhea . During the course of treatment, if there are any abnormal symptoms suspected of using Micogyl tablet, the patient should notify the treating doctor/pharmacist for appropriate treatment.
7. Notes when using Micogyl tablet
Need to reduce the dose of Micogyl tablet in the following subjects:
People with cirrhosis, alcoholics; Patients with severe renal dysfunction. Above is information about uses, dosage and precautions when using Micogyl tablet. To ensure safety for your health and maximize the effectiveness of your treatment, you need to use Micogyl tablet exactly as directed by your doctor. Store Micogyl tablet at room temperature, away from direct sunlight.
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