Puis-je prendre du Métronidazole et de l'alcool ensemble ?

Pourquoi cela se produit

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.

Alcool

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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Ces informations sont fournies à des fins éducatives générales uniquement et ne doivent pas être considérées comme un substitut aux conseils médicaux professionnels. Consultez toujours votre médecin généraliste, votre pharmacien ou un autre professionnel de santé qualifié avant de prendre des décisions concernant vos médicaments. Les circonstances individuelles peuvent varier, et seul un professionnel de santé connaissant votre historique médical peut fournir des conseils personnalisés.