Name: Flagyl 200mg
SKU: 24384
Availability: InStock

📋 Product Overview Table

🌐 Specification	🧾 Details
💊 Active Ingredient	Metronidazole 200 mg
🏭 Manufacturer	Abbott India Pvt. Ltd.
💊 Dosage Form	Oral Tablet
📦 Packaging	15 Tablets in 1 Strip
🩺 Indication	Bacterial infections, protozoal infections
🇺🇸 US Brand Equivalent	Flagyl (by Pfizer in the US)
⏱️ Delivery Time	6 to 15 business days

🧬 Introduction – What is Flagyl 200mg (Metronidazole)?

Flagyl 200mg by Abbott India Pvt. Ltd. contains Metronidazole, a well-known nitroimidazole antibiotic. It is used to treat a wide range of anaerobic bacterial and protozoal infections such as bacterial vaginosis, trichomoniasis, giardiasis, amoebiasis, and intra-abdominal infections.

Flagyl 200mg is often prescribed for gastrointestinal infections, gynecological infections, and skin infections. Its efficacy and broad antimicrobial spectrum have made it a go-to medication worldwide. Abbott’s formulation offers quality assurance backed by decades of pharmaceutical excellence.

🎥 Educational Video Section

📺 “Understanding Metronidazole (Flagyl): Uses and Side Effects”
🎬 Video Placeholder – Covers how Metronidazole fights anaerobic infections and how to take it properly.

⚠️ Take only as prescribed. Avoid alcohol during treatment.

🔬 Mechanism of Action

Metronidazole works by entering bacterial and protozoal cells and disrupting their DNA synthesis, leading to cell death.

⚗️ Action	🔍 Effect
Inhibits DNA synthesis	Leads to bacterial/protozoal cell death
Antiprotozoal activity	Effective against Giardia, Trichomonas, Amoeba

💉 Dosage & Usage

📋 Condition	💊 Typical Dose
Amoebiasis	400–800 mg 3 times daily for 5–10 days
Trichomoniasis (female/male)	200 mg 3 times daily for 7 days
Giardiasis	250 mg 3 times daily for 5–7 days
Anaerobic infections	400 mg 3 times daily for 7–10 days

Tablets should be taken with water. Complete the full course as prescribed.

⚠️ Side Effects & Precautions

💥 Common Side Effects	❗ Serious Effects
Nausea, metallic taste	Seizures, neuropathy (prolonged use)
Headache, dizziness	Allergic reactions, liver enzyme elevation
Dark urine	Psychotic disorders (rare)

Do not consume alcohol during treatment and for 48 hours after the last dose.

🧃 Storage Guidelines

Store below 25°C
Keep out of reach of children
Protect from moisture and direct sunlight

🌍 Global Availability & Shipping Info

🌎 Country	🚚 Import Policy	📄 Prescription Required
🇺🇸 USA	Permissible under FDA personal import policy	✅ Yes
🇬🇧 UK	Allowed with prescription (MHRA rule)	✅ Yes
🇦🇺 Australia	TGA personal import scheme applicable	✅ Yes

Estimated delivery: 6–15 business days from Indian pharmacies.

🔗 Related Indian Alternatives

💊 Product	🏭 Manufacturer	📖 Use Description
Metrogyl 200mg	J. B. Chemicals & Pharma	Generic Metronidazole for anaerobic and protozoal infections
Tiniba 300mg	Zydus Cadila	Tinidazole-based alternative for similar infections
Secnidazole 1000mg	Alkem Labs	Longer-acting single-dose antiprotozoal agent
Zentel 400mg	GlaxoSmithKline	Albendazole antiparasitic for worms often used with Metronidazole
Ornidazole 500mg	Aristo Pharma	Related nitroimidazole for mixed bacterial infections

📚 References & External Resources

🩺 Expert Commentary – Dr. Shalini Rao, MD (Infectious Diseases)

“Metronidazole remains a gold-standard agent for anaerobic and protozoal infections. Flagyl 200mg, manufactured by Abbott, assures global-grade quality and clinical efficacy for a broad range of bacterial conditions.”

⚠️ Medical Disclaimer

This article is for informational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor before starting any new medication.