Description

🩺 Common Uses

• Gastrointestinal infections: acute diarrhea, dysentery, amoebiasis Apollo Pharmacy+11mg+1

• Urinary and genital tract infections

• Respiratory tract infections: bronchitis, pneumonia 1mg+11mg+1Apollo Pharmacy

• Skin and soft tissue infections MyUpchar+10Apollo Pharmacy+10MedicinesFAQ+10

• Mixed anaerobic and parasitic infections

⚠️ Side Effects

Common (usually mild & self-limiting):

• Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain

• Diarrhea

• Headache, dizziness

• Metallic taste, loss of appetite

• Insomnia, itching, rash
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Less common but serious:

• Tendon issues: tendonitis or rupture (especially Achilles), joint/muscle pain Apollo Pharmacy1mg

• Allergic reactions: rash, swelling of lips/tongue, breathing problems Apollo Pharmacy+111mg+111mg+11

• Neurological: dizziness, insomnia, peripheral neuropathy (tingling/numbness) 1mgMyUpchar

• Gastrointestinal distress: diarrhea that could signal serious conditions like C. difficile; stop if bloody stools appear Apollo Pharmacy+31mg+31mg+3

• Liver/kidney enzyme changes; caution if you have pre-existing kidney or liver disease 1mgMyUpchar

• Psychiatric: rare cases of hallucinations or mood changes Apollo Pharmacy+51mg+51mg+5

• Photo‑sensitivity: skin may sunburn more easily Apollo Pharmacy

• Severe dermatologic: very rare Stevens-Johnson syndrome MyUpchar

✅ Precautions & Alerts

• Complete full course prescribed, even if feeling better 1mg+31mg+31mg+3

• Avoid antacids, iron or calcium supplements within 2 hours—they reduce absorption 1mg

• Do not drink alcohol—may increase dizziness or stomach upset MyUpchar+3Apollo Pharmacy+31mg+3

• Exercise caution if:

  • You have tendon, liver, kidney, heart, neurological issues or epilepsy Apollo Pharmacy1mg

  • You are pregnant or breastfeeding—consult your doctor 1mg+21mg+2Apollo Pharmacy+2

• Avoid driving or heavy machinery if dizziness or drowsiness occur 1mg

🔔 When to Contact a Doctor

• Tendon pain, swelling, or sudden muscle weakness

• Severe allergic symptoms: facial swelling, hives, breathing difficulty

• Persistent or bloody diarrhea

• Symptoms persist or worsen during or after treatment

Summary