What is Trichozole (Metronidazole) used for?

Trichozole contains the active ingredient, metronidazole, which belongs to the class of medicines known as antiprotozoals and antibacterials.

Trichozole (Metronidazole) is used in the treatment of various infections caused by bacteria or other organisms, in different parts of the body. It can be used to treat infections of the blood, brain, lung, bones, genital tract, pelvic area, stomach and intestines. It is also used to treat gum ulcers and other dental infections, infected leg ulcers, pressure sores and prevent infections after surgery.

How should I use Trichozole (Metronidazole)?

The usual dose is 200 to 800mg, taken 2 to 3 times a day. Your physician may increase or decrease the dose depending on your condition and how well you respond to this medicine. The dose in children is less than this. The dose will be calculated by your physician depending on the age and weight of the child.

Swallow Trichozole tablets whole with a glass of water, preferably with or after a meal. Do not chew the tablets. Chewing the tablets may upset your stomach and may cause the Trichozole to not work as well. Continue to take Trichozole until you finish the pack or until your physician recommends that you stop taking it.

What are the side effects of Trichozole (Metronidazole)?

Tell your physician if you notice any of the following and they worry you:

• fits (convulsions)
• mental problems such as feeling confused and seeing or hearing things that are not there (hallucinations)
• problems with your eyesight such as blurred or double vision
• skin rash
• headache
• darkening of the urine
• feeling sleepy or dizzy
• pains in the muscles or joints
• numbness, tingling, pain or a feeling of weakness in the arms or legs
• unpleasant taste in the mouth
• furred tongue
• feeling sick (nausea) being sick (vomiting) upset stomach, or diarrhoea
• loss of appetite

Tell your physician immediately, or go to Accident and Emergency at your nearest hospital if you notice any of the following:

• jaundice
• depression, confusion or hallucination
• tremor, in-coordination or uncoordinated movements
• tiredness
• headaches
• dizziness
• being short of breath
• fever
• severe chills
• sore throat or mouth ulcers
• bleeding or bruising more easily than normal
• nosebleeds
• severe stomach pain

If any of the following happen, stop taking Trichozole, and tell your physician immediately, or go Accident and Emergency at your nearest hospital:

• swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, face, lips, tongue or throat
• difficulty in swallowing or breathing
• itchy, lumpy rash (hives) or nettle rash (urticaria)

Please Note

Do not take Trichozole if you have an allergy to metronidazole or to any of the other ingredients.

Tell your physician if you are allergic to any other medicines, foods, dyes or preservatives. Tell your physician if have, or have ever had liver or kidney problems, or of you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Inform your physician or pharmacist if you are taking any other medicines, including any that you buy without a prescription from your pharmacy, supermarket or health food shop.