Aristogyl 200mg Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is aristogyl 200mg tablet used for?
Aristogyl 200mg Tablet contains Metronidazole, an antibiotic that treats infections caused by bacteria and parasites. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria and is commonly used for gastrointestinal infections, dental infections, and bacterial vaginosis. Take it as prescribed, usually with food to avoid stomach upset.
- Generic Name: Metronidazole
- Manufacturer: Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: B
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ aristogyl 200mg tablet 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 | Aristo Pharmaceuticals 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 (20-25ยฐC), 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 aristogyl 200mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of aristogyl 200mg tablet
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 bleeding risk |
| Alcohol | Major | Disulfiram-like reaction |
| Lithium | Moderate | Increased lithium toxicity |
| Phenytoin | Moderate | Increased phenytoin levels |
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
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.