FLAGYL -F FC-TAB

Overview

FLAGYL -F FC-TAB is a Schedule H antibiotic.

FLAGYL -F FC-TAB is composed of: METRONIDAZOLE (400 MG), FURAZOLIDONE (100 MG)

Metronidazole is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria and other microorganisms that cause infections by damaging their DNA. Metronidazole is used in the treatment of bacterial infections and parasitic infections. It is used in infections of the brain, reproductive system, gastrointestinal tract, skin, vagina, and other areas of the body.

Furazolidone is used to treat bacterial and protozoal infections. It works by killing bacteria and protozoa. Some protozoa are parasites that can cause many different kinds of infections in the body. Furazolidone is taken by mouth. It works inside the intestinal tract to treat cholera, colitis, and diarrhea caused by bacteria, and giardiasis. Furazolidone is available only with your doctor’s prescription.

Usage

METRONIDAZOLE is generally used to treat: Bacterial Infection, Brain Infection, Deep Skin Infection

FURAZOLIDONE is generally used to treat: Cholera, Diarrhoea, Dysentery, Giardiasis, Salmonellosis (Salmonella Infections), Staphylococcal Infection

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 1month

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first

How Do I Take It?

FLAGYL -F FC-TAB is generally taken Before Food.

Precautions for FLAGYL -F FC-TAB and its Constituents


Caution should be exercised in patients with history of nerve, brain, Crohn�s disease, liver impairment, seizures, heart disease, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Avoid alcohol consumption. Avoid long-term use of this medication; otherwise it may cause secondary infection.



  • Before using this drug, tell your doctor your medical history, especially of blood disorders (G6PD deficiency), allergies (especially drug allergies).
  • Avoid intake of alcohol during therapy and for 4 days after taking this medication. A reaction causing flushing, fever, chest tightness and breathing difficulties may occur.
  • Use caution performing tasks requiring alertness if this medication makes you feel dizzy.
  • Infants less than one month old should not receive this drug.
  • This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
  • It is not known if this medication appears in breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Symptoms of Overdosage

METRONIDAZOLE over-dosage can result in: Nausea, Vomit, Dizziness, Loss Of Balance, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)

Common Side-Effects

METRONIDAZOLE : Skin Rash, Hives, Agitation, Back Pain, Eyes Blurred Vision, Confusion, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Eyes Pain, Fever, Head Headache, Loss Of Coordination, Nausea, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Slurred Speech, Vomit, Black (tar) Colored Stools, Blood Or Red Colored Urine, Nasal Congestion, Runny Nose

Serious Side-Effects

METRONIDAZOLE : Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Abdomen Pain, Throat Soreness, Eyes Pain, Head Headache

Rare Side-Effects

METRONIDAZOLE : Chest Pain, Constipation, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse)
FURAZOLIDONE : Skin Rash, Fever, Body Itching, Body Pain, Throat Soreness

Technical Classification

METRONIDAZOLE is categorized as:
  • AMEBICIDES / ANTI-INFECTIVES
  • MISCELLANEOUS ANTIBIOTICS / ANTI-INFECTIVES

FURAZOLIDONE is categorized as: MISCELLANEOUS ANTIBIOTICS / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Available Alternatives for FLAGYL -F FC-TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

ARISTOGYL F 100MG/400MG TABINR 12.4 for 10 TABLETSMETRONIDAZOLE 400.0 MG, FURAZOLIDONE 100.0 MG
FLAGYL -F FC-TABINR 7.87 for 10 TABLETSMETRONIDAZOLE 400 MG, FURAZOLIDONE 100 MG
LOMOSTOP MF 100MG/400MG TABINR 7.43 for 10 TABLETSMETRONIDAZOLE 400.0 MG, FURAZOLIDONE 100.0 MG
METROGYL -F TABINR 7.24 for 10 TABLETSMETRONIDAZOLE 400 MG, FURAZOLIDONE 100 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

AGYL F 100MG/300MG TABINR 5.87 for 10 TABLETSMETRONIDAZOLE 300.0 MG, FURAZOLIDONE 100.0 MG
AGYL F 30MG/100MG SUSPINR 10.75 for 60 ML SUSPENSIONMETRONIDAZOLE 100.0 MG, FURAZOLIDONE 30.0 MG
ARISTOGYL F SUSPINR 16.15 for 60 ML SUSPENSIONMETRONIDAZOLE 20 MG/ML, FURAZOLIDONE 6 MG/ML
DEEMET F 25MG/75MG SUSPINR 56.7 for 450 ML SUSPENSIONMETRONIDAZOLE 75.0 MG, FURAZOLIDONE 25.0 MG
DEPENDAL M 100MG/300MG TABINR 5.17 for 10 TABLETSMETRONIDAZOLE 300.0 MG, FURAZOLIDONE 100.0 MG
DEPENDAL M TABINR 5.17 for 10 TABLETSMETRONIDAZOLE 300 MG, FURAZOLIDONE 100 MG
DEZOLE MF 100MG/300MG TABINR 4.81 for 10 TABLETSMETRONIDAZOLE 300.0 MG, FURAZOLIDONE 100.0 MG
DEZOLE MF 30MG/100MG SYPINR 13.62 for 60 ML SYRUPMETRONIDAZOLE 100.0 MG, FURAZOLIDONE 30.0 MG
DIAFUR PLUS TABINR 20 for 10 TABLETSMETRONIDAZOLE , FURAZOLIDONE , DICYCLOMINE
DIM KID 100MG/400MG/20MG TABINR 10.95 for 10 TABLETSMETRONIDAZOLE 400.0 MG, FURAZOLIDONE 100.0 MG, DICYCLOMINE 20.0 MG
DYRIL PLUS 100MG/300MG TABINR 32.87 for 200 TABLETSMETRONIDAZOLE 300.0 MG, FURAZOLIDONE 100.0 MG
ENTROFURAN M 300MG/100MG CAPINR 9.9 for 10 CAPSULESFURAZOLIDONE 300.0 MG, METRONIDAZOLE 100.0 MG
ENTROFURAN M 30MG/100MG SUSPINR 16.38 for 60 ML SUSPENSIONMETRONIDAZOLE 100.0 MG, FURAZOLIDONE 30.0 MG
ENTROMAX 100MG/200MG SACHINR 20.35 for 1 GM SACHETMETRONIDAZOLE 200.0 MG, FURAZOLIDONE 100.0 MG
ENTROMAX 200MG/100MG TABINR 5.4 for 10 TABLETSFURAZOLIDONE 200.0 MG, METRONIDAZOLE 100.0 MG
ENTROMAX F SUSPINR 15.93 for 60 ML SUSPENSIONFURAZOLIDONE , METRONIDAZOLE
FURAKTIN M 100MG/300MG TABINR 50 for 10 TABLETSMETRONIDAZOLE 300.0 MG, FURAZOLIDONE 100.0 MG
FURAMET 100MG/300MG SYPINR 12.06 for 50 ML SYRUPMETRONIDAZOLE 300.0 MG, FURAZOLIDONE 100.0 MG
FURATEC M 35MG/64MG SYPINR 340 for 450 ML SYRUPMETRONIDAZOLE 64.0 MG, FURAZOLIDONE 35.0 MG
FURAZOLE M TABINR 10.35 for 10 TABLETSMETRONIDAZOLE , FURAZOLIDONE
GENOGYL F 30MG/100MG SYPINR 11.12 for 60 ML SYRUPMETRONIDAZOLE 100.0 MG, FURAZOLIDONE 30.0 MG
GENOGYL F 50MG/200MG TABINR 4.61 for 10 TABLETSMETRONIDAZOLE 200.0 MG, FURAZOLIDONE 50.0 MG
IDOMETRIN F 30MG/100MG SUSPINR 9.3 for 60 ML SUSPENSIONMETRONIDAZOLE 100.0 MG, FURAZOLIDONE 30.0 MG
KALTIN MF 30MG/100MG SYPINR 21.81 for 30 ML SYRUPMETRONIDAZOLE 100.0 MG, FURAZOLIDONE 30.0 MG
LOMOSTOP D 50MG/200MG/10MG TABINR 6.02 for 10 TABLETSMETRONIDAZOLE 200.0 MG, FURAZOLIDONE 50.0 MG, DICYCLOMINE 10.0 MG
METROGYL F SUSPINR 13.09 for 30 ML SUSPENSIONMETRONIDAZOLE 200.0 MG, FURAZOLIDONE 8 MG/ML
METROQUIN F SYPINR 11.23 for 60 ML SYRUPMETRONIDAZOLE , FURAZOLIDONE
RONIFUR S 75MG/200MG SUSPINR 65.75 for 450 ML SUSPENSIONMETRONIDAZOLE 200.0 MG, FURAZOLIDONE 75.0 MG
RONIFUR S 75MG/200MG SYPINR 15.72 for 60 ML SYRUPMETRONIDAZOLE 200.0 MG, FURAZOLIDONE 75.0 MG