{"id":35110,"date":"2022-11-22T07:36:56","date_gmt":"2022-11-22T07:36:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=35110"},"modified":"2022-11-24T08:07:39","modified_gmt":"2022-11-24T08:07:39","slug":"zidoval","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/zidoval\/","title":{"rendered":"Zidoval &#8211; Metronidazole uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>7.5 mg\/g&nbsp;vaginal gel<br>metronidazole<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Zidoval gel is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Zidoval\u00a0gel\u00a0belongs to the group of\u00a0antibacterial\u00a0drugs.\u00a0These have a killing effect on many types of bacteria that cause\u00a0infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Zidoval\u00a0gel\u00a0is intended for the treatment of bacterial\u00a0infection\u00a0of the vagina (called bacterial\u00a0vaginosis, abbreviated BV) in adults.\u00a0Zidoval\u00a0gel\u00a0is applied directly into the vagina and thus kills the bacteria at the site of infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bacterial vaginosis must be treated and cured completely, otherwise, the\u00a0infection\u00a0may return.\u00a0You must take the full course of medication prescribed by your doctor right to the end to prevent a new\u00a0infection\u00a0from occurring.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before using Zidoval gel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Zidoval gel:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to metronidazole or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><li>if you are allergic to similar antibacterial agents based on nitroimidazoles.<\/li><li>if you are allergic to parabens (a type of&nbsp;preservative&nbsp;)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if any of the above apply to you.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and precautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Zidoval gel:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you have or have had a blood disorder.<\/li><li>if you have or suspect you have a vaginal yeast infection.&nbsp;The symptoms of yeast infection may become more noticeable when you use Zidoval&nbsp;gel&nbsp;and you may need a different treatment for it.<\/li><li>when you are menstruating.<\/li><li>if you are going to have a blood test because metronidazole can affect some test results.<\/li><li>Avoid prolonged and unnecessary use of this medicine.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As with all vaginal\u00a0infections, intercourse should be avoided during\u00a0infection\u00a0and treatment with Zidoval\u00a0gel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children and young people<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Zidoval&nbsp;gel&nbsp;is not recommended for use in children and adolescents under 18 years of age as experience is lacking in these age groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Older<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Zidoval&nbsp;gel&nbsp;is not recommended for use in the elderly as there is no experience in that age group.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Zidoval gel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.\u00a0Zidoval\u00a0gel\u00a0may increase the effect of the following medicines:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Coumarin anticoagulants (eg\u00a0warfarin\u00a0), are medicines used to reduce blood\u00a0coagulation\u00a0(clotting ability) and prevent blood clots.<\/li><li>Lithium, a drug used in the treatment of mental illness<\/li><li>Cyclosporine is, a treatment against autoimmune diseases and\u00a0rheumatoid arthritis<\/li><li>5-fluorouracil, a drug for skin problems and cancer treatment<\/li><li>Other medicines, including non-prescription ones.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Zidoval gel with alcohol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Consuming alcohol during treatment with Zidoval\u00a0gel\u00a0may cause nausea, vomiting, confusion, headache, or palpitations.\u00a0If this occurs, stop drinking alcohol and contact a doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving ability and use of machinery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires increased attention.\u00a0One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or\u00a0side effects.\u00a0A description of these effects and\u00a0side effects\u00a0can be found in other sections.\u00a0Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.\u00a0Discuss with your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Zidoval gel contains methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218) and propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E216)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>which can cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Zidoval\u00a0gel\u00a0also contains\u00a0<\/strong><strong>30 mg of\u00a0<\/strong><strong>propylene glycol (E1520)\u00a0<\/strong><strong>per gram of\u00a0gel.\u00a0<\/strong>Propylene glycol can cause skin irritation.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use Zidoval gel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always use this medicine as directed by your doctor.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Zidoval&nbsp;gel&nbsp;is for vaginal use only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Always follow the doctor&#8217;s&nbsp;prescription&nbsp;and the instructions on the pharmacy label.&nbsp;If you are not sure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Before taking Zidoval&nbsp;gel<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Good hygiene is very important when using Zidoval\u00a0gel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>always wash your hands before opening the tube or touching the\u00a0applicators.<\/li><li>use a new\u00a0applicator\u00a0for each\u00a0dose.<\/li><li>discard the used applicator immediately after use.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dosage&nbsp;for adults<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;of Zidoval&nbsp;gel&nbsp;is 5 g (a filled&nbsp;applicator&nbsp;) inserted into the vagina once a day, at bedtime, for five consecutive days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Use for children&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>and adolescents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine is not recommended for children under 18 years of age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Use for the elderly<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine is not recommended for the elderly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Instructions for use<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Disposable&nbsp;applicators&nbsp;for inserting Zidoval&nbsp;gel&nbsp;into the vagina are provided in the package.<br><\/li><li><strong>Open the tube:<\/strong>&nbsp;Unscrew the cap and poke holes in the opening with the pointed side of the cap.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/LIF\/product?userType=2&amp;nplId=20010309000025#\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>To fill the applicator:<\/strong>\u00a0Screw the open side of an\u00a0applicator\u00a0onto the opened tube.\u00a0Gently squeeze the tube from the bottom to fill the applicator with\u00a0gel.\u00a0The piston moves at the same time as the applicator is filled and stops when the applicator contains the correct amount of 5 g Zidoval\u00a0gel.\u00a0Unscrew the applicator and replace the cap on the tube.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/LIF\/product?userType=2&amp;nplId=20010309000025#\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Inserting the applicator:<\/strong>&nbsp;Hold the filled applicator upright and gently insert it into the vagina as far as it will go and feels comfortable.&nbsp;You may find it easiest to do this if you are lying on your back with your legs bent.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/LIF\/product?userType=2&amp;nplId=20010309000025#\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Empty the gel: Slowly push<\/strong>\u00a0the plunger to empty the\u00a0gel\u00a0into the vagina.\u00a0Keep pressing until it stops.\u00a0Only then have you received the correct\u00a0dose\u00a0of\u00a0gel.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/LIF\/product?userType=2&amp;nplId=20010309000025#\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Withdraw the applicator from the sheath and discard the applicator immediately.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Repeat this procedure with a new&nbsp;applicator&nbsp;at bedtime for five consecutive days, or as directed by the physician.&nbsp;If you do not feel better after the end of the treatment, contact your doctor again.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you have used too much Zidoval gel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use more Zidoval&nbsp;gel&nbsp;than recommended.&nbsp;If you happen to use too much medicine, the risk of&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;may increase (see section 4 below).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if, for example,\u00a0a child has ingested the medicine by mistake, contact a doctor or hospital for an assessment of the risk and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to use Zidoval gel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take a double\u00a0dose\u00a0to make up for a missed\u00a0dose.\u00a0Apply Zidoval\u00a0gel\u00a0next time at bedtime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you stop using Zidoval gel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not stop taking Zidoval\u00a0gel\u00a0during a 5-day course without first talking to your doctor.\u00a0You must complete the treatment so that the\u00a0infection\u00a0heals completely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have further questions about this medicine, contact your doctor or pharmacist.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 10 users)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Headache and dizziness<\/li><li>Stomach cramps<\/li><li>Vomiting<\/li><li>Unpleasant taste in the mouth<\/li><li>Unusual sensation on the tongue<\/li><li>Dry skin<\/li><li>Skin redness (\u00a0erythema\u00a0)<\/li><li>Itchy skin (\u00a0pruritus\u00a0)<\/li><li>Discomfort in the skin (burning sensation, pain in the skin\/stinging sensation)<\/li><li>Skin irritation<\/li><li>Fungal infection in the vagina<\/li><li>Abnormal discharge<\/li><li>The sensation of increased pressure in the pelvic area<\/li><li>Decreased appetite<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Uncommon&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 100 users)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Nausea<\/li><li>Depression<\/li><li>Fatigue<\/li><li>Feeling of irritation<\/li><li>Difficulty sleeping<\/li><li>Unusual sensation in fingers and toes<\/li><li>Diarrhea<\/li><li>Constipation<\/li><li>Noisy stomach\/weather tensions\/gas<\/li><li>Dry mouth\u00a0or thirst<\/li><li>Metallic taste in the mouth<\/li><li>Cramps<\/li><li>Dark colored urine<\/li><li>Urinary tract infection that may cause pain or a burning sensation when you urinate or increase the need to urinate more often or more\u00a0urgently<\/li><li>Swelling of the vulva (outside of the vagina)<\/li><li>Changed menstruation such as spotting or increased discomfort during menstruation.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Has been reported (occurring in an unknown number of users)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Itchy rash (&nbsp;urticaria&nbsp;).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to store Zidoval gel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use before the expiry date which is stated on the carton and tube after EXP.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Store at a maximum of 25 \u00b0C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines must not be thrown into the drain or among the household waste.\u00a0Ask the pharmacist how to dispose of medicines that are no longer used.\u00a0These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is metronidazole.\u00a0Each gram of\u00a0gel\u00a0contains 7.5 mg of metronidazole.<\/li><li>Other ingredients are Carbopol 974P, disodium edetate, methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218), propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E216), propylene glycol (E1520), sodium hydroxide (E524) and purified water.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Appearance and package sizes of the medicine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Zidoval vaginal\u00a0gel\u00a0is colorless or straw-colored.\u00a0It is packaged in an aluminum tube containing 40 g of\u00a0gel\u00a0with a plastic screw cap in a cardboard box.\u00a0The box also contains 5 disposable applicators, each for 5 g of\u00a0gel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing authorization holder and manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Meda Manufacturing, Avenue JF Kennedy, 33700 Merignac, France.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Zidoval\u00a0gel\u00a0belongs to the group of\u00a0antibacterial\u00a0drugs.\u00a0These have a killing effect on many types of bacteria that 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