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Is It Safe To Take Metronidazole To Treat Entamoeba Histolytica?
Hi,I am currently in bali and have been diagnosed with a parasite, cysta entamoeba histolytica. I have been prescribed to take metronidazole 3 x a day at 750mg. I have started the tablets 4 days after I started getting symptoms. Will this kill he parasite and how long will indeed to take the tablets for as they are making me feel very sick and headachy.Thanks
Hi, Metronidazole is specific medicine for your problem. Continue for 5-7 days to relieve from this infection. As metronidazole is having bad metallic taste you might be having feeling of sick and having bad taste. Ok and take care.
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Is It Safe To Take Metronidazole To Treat Entamoeba Histolytica?
Hi, Metronidazole is specific medicine for your problem. Continue for 5-7 days to relieve from this infection. As metronidazole is having bad metallic taste you might be having feeling of sick and having bad taste. Ok and take care.