anogyl 400mg tablet

4.4 (11 reviews)

Metronidazole (400mg)

🏭 Anoco Pharmaceuticals India Pvt Ltd 📦 Varies by brand 💊 Allopathy 📅 Updated: Aug 21, 2026

📋 Prescription Required 💊 Generic Available

Medically Reviewed

SaathiMed Expert Panel | Aug 21, 2026

What is anogyl 400mg tablet used for?

Aristogyl 200mg Tablet (Metronidazole) is used to treat GASTRO INTESTINAL. It contains Metronidazole (400mg), which Inhibits nucleic acid synthesis by disrupting bacterial DNA. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.

Generic Name: Metronidazole
Manufacturer: Anoco Pharmaceuticals India Pvt Ltd
Form: Allopathy
Pregnancy Category: B
Prescription Required: Yes

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💊 anogyl 400mg tablet Uses & Benefits

Anaerobic infections, trichomoniasis, bacterial vaginosis, amebiasis, giardiasis, H.
pylori eradication

Off-label uses: Crohn's disease, rosacea, periodontal infections

📋 Drug Information

Generic Name(s)	Metronidazole
Brand Name	Aristogyl 200mg Tablet
Manufacturer	Anoco Pharmaceuticals India Pvt Ltd
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 (20-25°C), protect from light
Shelf Life	As per manufacturer

🔬 Pharmacology (PK/PD)

Pharmacokinetics

AbsorptionWell absorbed orally, bioavailability >80%

DistributionWidely distributed in body tissues and fluids, including CSF

Protein Binding<20%

MetabolismHepatic oxidation and glucuronidation

Half-Life8 hours

ExcretionRenal (60-80% unchanged and metabolites)

Bioavailability>80%

Onset of Action1-2 hours

Peak Plasma Time1-2 hours

Duration of Action12-24 hours

How It Works

Inhibits nucleic acid synthesis by disrupting bacterial DNA

Mechanism Steps

1Metronidazole enters bacterial cell by passive diffusion

2Nitro group reduced by bacterial nitroreductases to form toxic intermediates

3Intermediates bind to DNA and inhibit nucleic acid synthesis

💡 How to Take anogyl 400mg tablet

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

⚠️ Side Effects of anogyl 400mg tablet

✅ Common Side Effects

Nausea
Metallic taste
Headache
Dry mouth
Diarrhea

🚨 Serious Side Effects

Peripheral neuropathy
Seizures
Encephalopathy
Pancreatitis

⚠️ Rare Side Effects

Pseudomembranous colitis
Stevens-Johnson syndrome
Aplastic anemia

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

🔬 Drug Interactions

⚠️ 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

🚨 Major Interactions

Warfarin
Disulfiram
Lithium
Phenytoin
Cimetidine

⚡ Moderate Interactions

Alcohol
Cholestyramine
Phenobarbital
Rifampin

ℹ️ Minor Interactions

Antacids
Charcoal

🍽️ Food Interactions

Food delays absorption but does not affect extent

🍷 Alcohol Interaction

Disulfiram-like reaction (nausea, vomiting, flushing)

🛡️ Safety & Warnings

🚫 Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to metronidazole or nitroimidazoles, first trimester of pregnancy (relative)

📊 Monitoring Parameters

CBC, liver function tests, neurological symptoms

🤱 Lactation Safety

Use with caution; excreted in breast milk

💊 Overdose Management

Symptomatic and supportive; no specific antidote; hemodialysis may remove

⏰ Missed Dose

Take as soon as remembered unless near next dose; do not double

👨‍⚕️ Reviewed by Expert

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MD, PhD - Pharmacology

Last reviewed on: Aug 21, 2026

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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.

⭐ User Reviews

Regular Customer Jul 10, 2026

This medicine was effective for me. I followed the doctor's advice.

Certified Buyer Jul 10, 2026

Good quality medicine. Satisfied with the outcome.

Happy Patient Jul 10, 2026

Found this to be a helpful product. Good results.

Verified User Jul 10, 2026