Capagyl F 100mg/400mg/50mg Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of infectious diarrhea. It manages the symptoms of diarrhea such as stomach pain, cramps, and loose stools. It kills the diarrhea-causing microorganisms and helps in releasing the excess gas from the stomach.

Capagyl F 100mg/400mg/50mg Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Capagyl F 100mg/400mg/50mg Tablet1, Capagyl F 100mg/400mg/50mg Tablet2 and Capagyl F 100mg/400mg/50mg Tablet3 which treat diarrhea and dysentery.

Uses of Capagyl F Tablet

Infectious diarrhea

Benefits of Capagyl F Tablet

In Infectious diarrhea

Diarrhea is an increase in the frequency of bowel movements or loose watery bowel movements. It can most commonly occur due to an infection of the digestive tract. Capagyl F 100mg/400mg/50mg Tablet helps to treat diarrhea that is caused due to bacteria or parasitic worm infections. This medicine can relieve frequent loose motions and also help you to stay well by preventing them from coming back. You need to take this medicine regularly to get the most out of it and you should drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated.

Side effects of Capagyl F Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Capagyl F

Nausea
Vomiting
Headache
Dryness in mouth
Dark colored urine
Metallic taste

How to use Capagyl F Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Capagyl F 100mg/400mg/50mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Capagyl F Tablet works

Capagyl F 100mg/400mg/50mg Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Furazolidone, Metronidazole and Simethicone. Furazolidone is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria that cause diarrhoea by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering. Metronidazole is also an antibiotic which kills other infectious microorganisms in addition to bacteria by damaging their DNA. Together, they treat your infection effectively. Simethicone is an antifoaming medicine which disintegrates gas bubbles and allows easy passage of gas.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Consuming alcohol while taking Capagyl F 100mg/400mg/50mg Tablet may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Capagyl F 100mg/400mg/50mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Capagyl F 100mg/400mg/50mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Capagyl F 100mg/400mg/50mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Capagyl F 100mg/400mg/50mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Capagyl F 100mg/400mg/50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Capagyl F 100mg/400mg/50mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Capagyl F Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Capagyl F 100mg/400mg/50mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Capagyl F 100mg/400mg/50mg Tablet

₹3.08/Tablet

Aristogyl-F Tablet

Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

₹1.48/tablet

52% cheaper

Anogyl-F Tablet

Anoco Pharmaceuticals India Pvt Ltd

₹1.08/tablet

65% cheaper

Quick tips

You have been prescribed Capagyl F 100mg/400mg/50mg Tablet for the treatment of diarrhea.
Diarrhea can cause water loss and electrolyte imbalance. Drink plenty of fluids especially ORS (oral rehydration solution) to help keep you hydrated.
Do not drink alcohol while taking and till 4 days after taking this medication. This is because drinking alcohol with Capagyl F 100mg/400mg/50mg Tablet is likely to make you feel very sick (nauseated) and cause other unpleasant effects, such as hot flushes, headaches, and palpitations (fast heartbeat).
Consult your doctor if your diarrhea lasts for more than 48 hours.

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Therapeutic Class

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Patient concerns

Diarrhea and dysentery last 15 days I had taken levofoxcin+ornidazol bd for 5 days along refaximin 400 tab bd for 5 day but it is start again

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Get a colonoscopy done for chronic Diarrhea

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References

Drugs.com. Furazolidone. [Accessed 29 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Metronidazole. Thetford, Norfolk: Baxter Healthcare Ltd.; 2006 [Nov. 2017]. [Accessed 29 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Simethicone. Princeton. New Jersey: Bracoo Diagnostic. [Accessed 29 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:

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