Q. How does METROGYL 400MG TABLET work? A. Cell walls of bacteria protect bacterial cells and they are very essential for the bacterial survival. METROGYL 400MG TABLET works by stopping the growth of bacteria by interfering with the formation of cell walls and thereby clears infection.
Q. How does METROGYL 400MG TABLET help? A. METROGYL 400MG TABLET is an antibiotic and it helps to treat bacterial and protozoal infections like dental, skin, vaginal, bowel, bone, blood, pelvic, brain and abdomen. Additionally, METROGYL 400MG TABLET treats pelvic inflammatory disease, amoebiasis, giardiasis, necrotising pneumonia and prevent infection following surgery.
Q. Does METROGYL 400MG TABLET treat stomach ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori? A. Yes, METROGYL 400MG TABLET treats stomach ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori (bacteria). METROGYL 400MG TABLET is used as part of triple therapy (METROGYL 400MG TABLET + antibiotic + proton pump inhibitor). Proton pump inhibitors inhibit proton pumps (present on cells that line the stomach) action and reduces stomach acid production. Thus, proton pump inhibitors create an environment in which antibiotics can work more effectively against Helicobacter pylori. Additionally, proton pump inhibitors help the ulcers to heal by reducing stomach acid production.
Q. Can I consume alcohol while taking METROGYL 400MG TABLET? A. No, you are advised not to drink alcohol while you are taking METROGYL 400MG TABLET because alcohol may increase the risk of side effects like nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, hot flushes, palpitations and headache. So, you are strongly recommended to avoid alcohol along with METROGYL 400MG TABLET as much as possible.
Q. Does METROGYL 400MG TABLET decrease the effectiveness of contraceptive pills? A. No, METROGYL 400MG TABLET does not decrease the effectiveness of contraceptive pills but if you experience vomiting or diarrhoea then METROGYL 400MG TABLET may make your pill less effective. So, follow the instructions for vomiting and diarrhoea on the leaflet provided with your pills.
Q. Can I take paracetamol while taking METROGYL 400MG TABLET? A. Yes, you can take paracetamol while taking METROGYL 400MG TABLET as there have been no known drug-drug interactions between the two of them.
Q. Does METROGYL 400MG TABLET cause dry mouth? A. Yes METROGYL 400MG TABLET may cause dry mouth. You are recommended to chew sugarless gum, drink plenty of water, suck sugarless hard candy or ice chips or use a saliva substitute to relieve dry mouth. If this condition persists for more than 2 weeks, consult your doctor immediately.
