Trikozol
Trikozol is an antibiotic that helps your body fight infections caused by bacteria and other small organisms.
Form
tabletti
Strength
400 mg
Active Ingredient
Metronidazole
Manufacturer
Orion Corporation
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will tell you the exact dose, as it depends on your illness.
Method
You can take the tablets with or without food, exactly as your doctor advises.
Important
Never exceed the maximum dose prescribed by your doctor.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Yeast infection in the mouth, skin, or vagina.
- •Diarrhea, nausea, stomach pain, metallic taste in the mouth, dry mouth.
RARE
- •A decrease in white blood cells.
- •Changes in blood test results.
- •Mood changes, seeing things that aren't there (hallucinations), trouble sleeping.
- •Headache.
- •Temporary changes in vision or hearing.
- •Severe inflammation in the gut.
- •Increased liver enzymes, inflammation of the pancreas.
- •Rash, itching, rash caused by the medicine.
- •Breast enlargement in men.
- •Burning sensation when peeing.
- •Tiredness.
- •Seizures, trembling.
- •Sudden liver failure in patients with Cockayne syndrome.
- •Severe skin reactions, such as blisters and peeling skin.
- •Swelling of the face, lips, or tongue and difficulty breathing (allergic reaction).
Important Warnings
- Do not take Trikozol if you are allergic to metronidazole or any other ingredient in the medicine.
- Do not drink alcohol during treatment or for two days after you stop taking the medicine.
- If you get severe symptoms, such as bad stomach pain, yellow skin, or a bad rash, stop the medicine and contact your doctor right away.
- Tell your doctor if you have any nerve, blood, kidney, or liver disease.
- If you have Cockayne syndrome, your doctor will carefully monitor your liver during and after treatment.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category C
Suitable for older adults, with specific precautions. Consider potential interactions especially with warfarin. May cause dysgeusia and dark-coloured urine. Avoid alcohol during treatment and for one day thereafter. (updated 6.11.2023)