Metronidazole + Nalidixic Acid

Dosage Forms Available

• Metronidazole + Nalidixic Acid is available for oral administration in the form of tablets and suspension form.

Age and Dose Restrictions

• This medicine is meant for use in adults and children above 12 years of age.

Contraindications

• Metronidazole + Nalidixic Acid is contraindicated in patients with known allergies to either metronidazole or nalidixic acid.

• The combination is also contraindicated in patients with a history of blood disorders, liver disease, or neurological conditions.

Other Medications to Avoid

• Metronidazole + Nalidixic Acid may interact with anticoagulants (such as warfarin, heparin), antiepileptics (like phenytoin, phenobarbital), certain gastrointestinal medications (like cimetidine, ranitidine) and immunosuppressants (like cyclosporine, tacrolimus ).

Overdose and Missed Dose

• An overdose of Metronidazole + Nalidixic Acid may cause nausea, vomiting, dizziness and neurological symptoms. If you suspect an overdose, seek immediate medical attention.

• If you miss a dose of Metronidazole + Nalidixic Acid, you should take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and return to your regular dosing schedule.

Management of Side Effects

Most side effects are temporary and generally harmless and resolve when discontinuing this medicine. However, if you experience any severe side effects or worsening of any of the symptoms, please consult your doctor.

• To manage nausea or upset stomach, try taking this medication with or after a meal or snack.

• Drinking small amounts of ginger tea or adding fresh ginger to food may help relieve nausea and vomiting.

• Staying well hydrated may help manage diarrhoea, dark-coloured urine or other fluid-related side effects.

Use in Driving and Operating Machinery

• Dizziness is a known side effect of Metronidazole + Nalidixic Acid. If you experience dizziness or any other side effect that could affect your ability to concentrate and react, you should avoid driving or operating machinery.

Use in Pregnancy and Lactation

• The use of Metronidazole + Nalidixic Acid during pregnancy, particularly during the first trimester, is not recommended due to potential risks to the foetus.

• Breastfeeding mothers should also consult their doctor before using this medication.

Caution in Other Conditions

• Patients with liver disease or kidney disease should use Metronidazole + Nalidixic Acid with caution as these conditions may alter the effectiveness and safety of this medication.

Special Dietary and Lifestyle Recommendations

• Regular hand hygiene can reduce the risk of bacterial and parasitic infections.

• Safe food handling and cooking practices can help prevent gastrointestinal infections.

• For infections of the female reproductive system, maintaining good personal hygiene is important.

• Regular dental check-ups can help prevent dental infections.