Can I take Metronidazole and Alcohol together?

למה זה קורה

Metronidazole interferes with the way your body breaks down alcohol. Normally, your liver turns alcohol into a chemical called acetaldehyde, which is then broken down by an enzyme. Metronidazole blocks this enzyme, causing acetaldehyde to build up to toxic levels in your blood, leading to the 'disulfiram-like' reaction.

Do not drink any alcohol while taking metronidazole and for at least 48 to 72 hours after finishing your last dose. This includes checking for 'hidden' alcohol in medicines like cough syrups or mouthwashes. If you accidentally consume alcohol and feel very unwell, seek medical advice immediately.

Alcohol consumption during and after treatment

Do not drink any alcohol while taking metronidazole and for at least 48 hours after finishing the course. Combining them causes a 'disulfiram-like reaction', leading to severe nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, hot flushes, and a pounding heartbeat.

אלכוהול

You must not drink any alcohol while taking metronidazole and for at least 48 hours (2 days) after you finish the course. Drinking alcohol with this medicine can cause a very unpleasant 'disulfiram-like' reaction. Symptoms include feeling or being sick, stomach pain, hot flushes, a pounding heartbeat (palpitations), and headaches. This includes checking for alcohol in mouthwashes or cough syrups.

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הבהרה

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