acrogyl 200mg/5ml suspension - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is acrogyl 200mg/5ml suspension used for?
Aristogyl 200mg Tablet (Metronidazole) is used to treat GASTRO INTESTINAL. It contains Metronidazole (200mg/5ml), which Inhibits nucleic acid synthesis by disrupting bacterial DNA. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Metronidazole
- Manufacturer: Acron Pharmaceuticals
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: B
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ acrogyl 200mg/5ml suspension Uses & Benefits
- Anaerobic infections, trichomoniasis, bacterial vaginosis, amebiasis, giardiasis, H.
- pylori eradication
Off-label uses: Crohn's disease, rosacea, periodontal infections
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Metronidazole |
| Brand Name | Aristogyl 200mg Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Acron Pharmaceuticals |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | GASTRO INTESTINAL |
| Action Class | 5-Nitroimidazole (Antiprotozoal & Antibacterial) |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25ยฐC), protect from light |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Inhibits nucleic acid synthesis by disrupting bacterial DNA
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take acrogyl 200mg/5ml suspension
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of acrogyl 200mg/5ml suspension
โ Common Side Effects
- Nausea
- Metallic taste
- Headache
- Dry mouth
- Diarrhea
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Seizures
- Encephalopathy
- Pancreatitis
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Pseudomembranous colitis
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- Aplastic anemia
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Warfarin | Major | Increased INR and bleeding risk |
| Disulfiram | Major | Psychotic reactions |
| Lithium | Major | Increased lithium toxicity |
| Phenytoin | Major | Increased phenytoin levels |
| Cimetidine | Major | Increased metronidazole levels |
| Alcohol | Moderate | Disulfiram-like reaction |
| Cholestyramine | Moderate | Reduced absorption |
| Phenobarbital | Moderate | Decreased metronidazole levels |
| Rifampin | Moderate | Decreased metronidazole levels |
| Antacids | Minor | Slightly reduced absorption |
| Charcoal | Minor | Reduced absorption |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Warfarin
- Disulfiram
- Lithium
- Phenytoin
- Cimetidine
โก Moderate Interactions
- Alcohol
- Cholestyramine
- Phenobarbital
- Rifampin
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Antacids
- Charcoal
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Food delays absorption but does not affect extent
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Disulfiram-like reaction (nausea, vomiting, flushing)
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to metronidazole or nitroimidazoles, first trimester of pregnancy (relative)
๐ Monitoring Parameters
CBC, liver function tests, neurological symptoms
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Use with caution; excreted in breast milk
๐ Overdose Management
Symptomatic and supportive; no specific antidote; hemodialysis may remove
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered unless near next dose; do not double
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
๐ Substitutes for acrogyl 200mg/5ml suspension
View AllAlternative brands with exact same active ingredient (Metronidazole (200mg/5ml)):
-
winodyl syrupWincare Remedies โน12.26 60% CHEAPER
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metron 200mg/5ml suspensionAlkem Laboratories Ltd โน12.85 58.1% CHEAPER
-
flagyl suspensionAbbott โน16.24 47.1% CHEAPER
-
metrogyl suspensionJ B Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals Ltd โน33.00 7.6% COSTLIER
Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.