SUPRAZOLE 200 MG TAB 20 S

It belongs to the group of medicines called antibiotics.
It works by killing bacteria and parasites that cause infections in your body.
It can be used to treat:
• Infections, caused by bacteria of the blood, brain, bone, lung, stomachlining and pelvic area, following childbirth or in a wound following an\ operation
• Gum and teeth infections
• Infected leg ulcers or pressure sores
• Urinary or genital infections caused by a parasite, Trichomonas
• Genital infection in women caused by bacteria
• The parasitic diseases amoebiasis
• The disease giardiasis
• Stomach ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori.
• Or prevent infections occurring after operations

Direction to Use;

To treat bacterial infection 

Adults

• The initial dose is 800mg
• After 8 hours take another dose of 400mg and repeat this dose every 8 hours

Children

• Your doctor will work out how much your child should take depending

Side Effects

If you experience swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, face, lips, or throat, which may cause difficulty in swallowing or breathing, you could also notice an itchy, lumpy rash (hives) or nettle rash (urticaria). This may mean you are having an allergic reaction to Metronidazole.

- If you develop skin rashes with blistering, peeling, or bleeding of the skin around the lips, eyes, mouth, nose, and genitals, you may also have flu-like symptoms and a high temperature. These could be signs of something called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome or toxic epidermal necrolysis.
- A serious but very rare side effect is a brain disease (encephalopathy). Symptoms vary but you might get a fever, stiff neck, headache, see or hear things that aren't there. You might also have problems using your arms and legs, problems with speaking, or feel confused.

Talk to your doctor straight away if you notice the following side effects:
- Unexpected infections, mouth ulcers, bruising, bleeding gums, or severe tiredness. This could be caused by a blood problem.
- Yellowing of the skin and eyes. This could be due to a liver problem (jaundice).
- Severe stomach pain which may reach through to your back (pancreatitis).