Balgyl 400mg Tablet
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Manufactured By Micro Labs Ltd
Composition Metronidazole (400mg)
Package Size ( 10 Tablet in a strip )
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Balgyl 400mg Tablet may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heartbeat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure with alcohol (Disulfiram reactions).
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A: Balgyl is an antibiotic. It works by killing bacteria and parasites that cause infections in your body.
Q: What is Balgyl used for?
A: Balgyl is active against anaerobic bacteria and can be used to treat infections of the blood, brain, lung, bones, genital tract, pelvic area, stomach and intestines, gum ulcers and other dental infections, infected leg ulcers, and pressure sores and to prevent infections after surgery.
Q: Is Balgyl safe?
A: Yes, Balgyl is a relatively safe drug if used in prescribed dose and for prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Q: Is Balgyl a pain killer?
A: Balgyl is an antibiotic and not pain killer.
Q: Does Balgyl affect birth control?
A: There is no evidence of Balgyl affecting birth control (contraception) as no interactions have been clinically observed between the two. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor to confirm before taking the two medicines together as you may require a secondary birth control measure while taking Balgyl.
Q: Is Balgyl an over the counter (OTC) product?
A: No, Balgyl is not an over the counter (OTC) product. It's a prescription medicine.
Q: Can Balgyl cause vomiting?
A: Vomiting has been reported as a side effect with Balgyl. However, the exact incidence is not known. Consult your doctor if vomiting occurs while you are taking Balgyl.
Q: Can I take Balgyl for urinary tract infections (UTI)?
A: Balgyl is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by anaerobic bacteria. It can be indicated for the treatment of urinary tract infections (UTI) only if the underlying cause is anaerobic bacteria. Hence, it is always advisable to consult your doctor who would be able to diagnose your infections and give antibiotics accordingly.
Q: Can I take Balgyl for yeast (fungal) infection?
A: Balgyl is not active against yeast (fungal) infections, hence not recommended to be used for yeast infections.
Q: Can I take Balgyl for chest infection?
A: Yes, Balgyl can be taken for chest infections only once the cause of infection is diagnosed and the antibiotics are recommended by your doctor.
Q: can I take Balgyl for a sinus infection?
A: Balgyl can be used for anaerobic sinus infections. Please consult your doctor before taking any antibiotics as the cause of infection must be diagnosed by a doctor before starting the treatment.
Q: Can I take Balgyl for chlamydia?
A: Balgyl is not active against chlamydia. Please consult your doctor before taking any treatment for chlamydia. Antibiotics should be taken only as advised by your doctor.
Q: Can I take Balgyl for kidney infection?
A: Balgyl is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by anaerobic bacteria. It can be indicated for the treatment of kidney infection only if the underlying cause is anaerobic bacteria. Hence, it is always advisable to consult your doctor who would be able to diagnose your infections and give antibiotics accordingly.
Q: Can I take Balgyl for bronchitis?
A: Balgyl is not indicated for the treatment of bronchitis. Consult your doctor if you have symptoms of bronchitis and antibiotics are needed for the same.
Q: Can I take Balgyl for diarrhea?
A: Balgyl is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by anaerobic bacteria. It can be indicated for the treatment of diarrhea only if the underlying cause is anaerobic bacteria. Hence, it is always advisable to consult your doctor who would be able to diagnose your infections and give antibiotics accordingly.
Q: Can I take Balgyl for a sore throat?
A: Balgyl is not indicated for the treatment of a sore throat. It is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by anaerobic bacteria. Hence, it is always advisable to consult your doctor who would be able to diagnose your infections and give antibiotics accordingly.
Q: Can I take Balgyl for the ear infection?
A: Balgyl is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by anaerobic bacteria. So, it can be used for ear infection only if it is caused by anaerobic bacteria. Please consult your doctor in case antibiotics are needed as the antibiotics should be used only once the cause of infection is properly diagnosed.
Q: Is Balgyl steroid?
A: Balgyl is not a steroid. It is an antibiotic which acts by killing bacteria.
Q: Is Balgyl carcinogenic?
A: There is no evidence of Balgyl showing carcinogenicity in humans. However, it has shown cancer like growth in mouse and rat studies. Please consult your doctor if you have any questions related to this.
Q: Is Balgyl an antibiotic?
A: Yes, Balgyl is an antibiotic. It works by killing bacteria and parasites that cause infections in your body.
Q: Is Balgyl bacteriostatic or bactericidal?
A: Balgyl is a bactericidal (kills bacteria) agent. It works by killing bacteria and parasites that cause infections in your body.
Q: Can I take Balgyl with doxycycline?
A: Balgyl can be taken with doxycycline as no interactions have been clinically seen between the two medicines. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Balgyl with azithromycin?
A: Balgyl can be taken with azithromycin as no interactions have been clinically seen between the two medicines. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Balgyl with tramadol?
A: Balgyl can be taken with tramadol as no interactions have been clinically seen between the two medicines. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Balgyl with paracetamol?
A: Balgyl can be taken with paracetamol as no interactions have been clinically seen between the two medicines. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Balgyl with fluconazole?
A: Balgyl can be taken with fluconazole as no interactions have been clinically seen between the two medicines. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Balgyl with gabapentin?
A: Balgyl can be taken with gabapentin as no interactions have been clinically seen between the two medicines. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can Balgyl delay your period?
A: Balgyl is not known to delay monthly period. Consult your doctor if it occurs as this could be due to some other condition which needs attention.
Q: Does Balgyl affect birth control?
A: No, Balgyl is not shown to affect birth control. It is an antibiotic and works in your body by killing bacteria and parasites that cause infection.
Q: Does Balgyl make you fertile?
A: Balgyl plays no role in the treatment of infertility. It is an antibiotic and works in your body by killing bacteria and parasites that cause infection.
Q: Does Balgyl cause dark urine?
A: Dark urine has been reported to be an uncommon side effect with Balgyl. If you develop dark urine, talk to your doctor immediately. You may need to stop the medicine.
Q: Does Balgyl cause constipation?
A: Yes, Balgyl may cause constipation. Consult your doctor if you have constipation during Balgyl therapy.
Q: Does Balgyl contain sulfa?
A: Balgyl is not a sulfa-containing drug.
Q: Does Balgyl make you feel tired?
A: Tiredness has not been reported as a side effect of Balgyl. In case you experience tiredness while taking Balgyl. Please consult your doctor.
Q: Does Balgyl cause nausea?
A: There have been reports that Balgyl may cause nausea. However, the exact incidence is not known. Consult your doctor if nausea occurs and persists for a long time when you are taking Balgyl.
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