Fremogyl 200 mg/250 mg Tablet
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Dales Laboratories Pvt Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Metronidazole (200mg) + Diloxanide (250mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
| User Rating | 4.8 |
| User Reviews | 301 |
FAQ
Can I stop taking Fremogyl 200 mg/250 mg when I feel better?
No, do not stop taking Fremogyl 200 mg/250 mg and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.
What if I miss my dose?
Take Fremogyl 200 mg/250 mg as soon as you remember it. However, do not take it if it's almost time for your next dose. Also, do not take an extra dose to make up for your missed dose.
What if you forget to take Fremogyl Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Fremogyl 200 mg/250 mg, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Fremogyl 200 mg/250 mg Tablet Reviews
Fremogyl 200 mg/250 mg is a combination of two antibiotics which is used to treat diarrhea and dysentery. It prevents the growth of the infection-causing microorganisms.
Fremogyl 200 mg/250 mg is a prescription medicine. It is advised to take it as the prescription. It should be taken with food, but it must be taken at a fixed time to ensure better efficacy. Do not consume more than the recommended dose, as this may have harmful effects on your body. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. The treatment must be completed even if you feel better.
Fremogyl 200 mg/250 mg may lead to some side effects such as nausea, headaches, dryness of mouth, etc. To overcome any such side effects, it is advised to eat a healthy balanced diet and drink plenty of fluid. If any of the side effects get aggravated, contact your doctor immediately. If you experience any allergic reaction (rashes, itching, swelling, shortness of breath, etc.), you must consult your doctor immediately.
Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are taking any medicines for any health condition. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult with their doctor before taking it. Avoid drinking alcohol as it can cause excessive drowsiness with this medicine. It usually does not impair your ability to drive, but you should not drive if it makes you feel sleepy or dizzy.
Fremogyl 200 mg/250 mg is a prescription medicine. It is advised to take it as the prescription. It should be taken with food, but it must be taken at a fixed time to ensure better efficacy. Do not consume more than the recommended dose, as this may have harmful effects on your body. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. The treatment must be completed even if you feel better.
Fremogyl 200 mg/250 mg may lead to some side effects such as nausea, headaches, dryness of mouth, etc. To overcome any such side effects, it is advised to eat a healthy balanced diet and drink plenty of fluid. If any of the side effects get aggravated, contact your doctor immediately. If you experience any allergic reaction (rashes, itching, swelling, shortness of breath, etc.), you must consult your doctor immediately.
Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are taking any medicines for any health condition. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult with their doctor before taking it. Avoid drinking alcohol as it can cause excessive drowsiness with this medicine. It usually does not impair your ability to drive, but you should not drive if it makes you feel sleepy or dizzy.
How Fremogyl 200 mg/250 mg Tablet Works
Fremogyl 200 mg/250 mg is a combination of two medicines: Metronidazole and Diloxanide. Metronidazole is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria and other microorganisms that cause infections by damaging the DNA. Diloxanide is an amoebicide. It works inside the large intestine to kill the infection causing amoeba (parasites). Together, they treat your infection effectively.
How to Use Fremogyl 200 mg/250 mg 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. Fremogyl 200 mg/250 mg is to be taken with food.
Benefits of Fremogyl 200 mg/250 mg Tablet
- In Diarrhea: Diarrhea is an increase in the frequency of bowel movements or loose watery bowel movements. It can most commonly occur due to an infection of the digestive tract. Fremogyl 200 mg/250 mg helps to treat diarrhea that is caused due to bacteria or parasitic worm infections. This medicine can relieve frequent loose motions and also help you to stay well by preventing them from coming back. You need to take this medicine regularly to get the most out of it and you should drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated.
- In Dysentery: Dysentery or amoebic dysentery is a parasitic infection of the intestines that occurs mostly due to intake of contaminated food or water. The symptoms include loose stools (diarrhea), stomach cramps and stomach pain. Fremogyl 200 mg/250 mg helps to treat this infection by killing the infection causing parasites. It relieves these symptoms and also helps you to stay well by preventing them from coming back. You need to take this medicine regularly to get the most out of it and you should drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated.
Uses of Fremogyl 200 mg/250 mg Tablet
- Dysentery
- Diarrhea
Fremogyl 200 mg/250 mg Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Liver
CAUTION
Fremogyl 200 mg/250 mg should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Fremogyl 200 mg/250 mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Fremogyl 200 mg/250 mg may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Fremogyl 200 mg/250 mg may make you feel sleepy, dizzy, confused. You may have hallucinations, fits (convulsions) or temporary eyesight problems (such as blurred or double vision) affecting your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Fremogyl 200 mg/250 mg in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Consuming alcohol while taking Fremogyl 200 mg/250 mg may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Fremogyl 200 mg/250 mg during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Fremogyl 200 mg/250 mg may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
- Discontinue Fremogyl 200 mg/250 mg and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
- It may cause dizziness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how medicine affects you.
- Fremogyl 200 mg/250 mg should be taken with food but at the same time every day.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- It is advisable to stay hydrated and drink plenty of water to overcome medicine side effects.
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