Title: Is there an alternative for flagyl? | The New Times | Rwanda
Headings: Is there an alternative for flagyl?
Is there an alternative for flagyl?
Content: It is needed only if diarrhoea is severe, persistent or it is associated with fever. Septrin is used to treat bacterial diarrhoea but is not used in all cases. Ciprofloxacin and norfloxacin are some of the alternate antibiotics that can be used. Flagyl is useful only if there is diarrhoea due to protozoal infections like amoeba, Giardia, among others. In case of allergy to flagyl if needed, alternate drugs can be tried like secnidazole or tinidazole. Diabetes, HIV infection are some of the conditions that increase susceptibility to frequent diarrhoea. In elderly, recurrent diarrhea can be due to cancer of the colon. Diarrhoea can also be due to allergy to some food substances. Mental stress or anxiety can also cause diarrhoea, particularly in young adults. In these situations, these antibiotics are not useful.