Flagl Dosage

I had a mild to moderate case of pouchitis a couple of years ago. I took Flagyl for 12-14 days. 3 times per day. I am sorry, I cannot remember the strength of the pills. They did work for me. I saw results after a few days. By the way, I have a Koch pouch.

I have been prescribed Flagyl twice for pouchitis. The first time was 1 1/2 years after take down. 500mg 3x a day for 10 days. But second time I asked if he could give lesser dose. I have concerns about taking to many antibiotics. The last couple of days of taking the 500mg I had slight tingling sensation in my toes. That's one of the possible side effects they say to discontinue use if you experience it. He has given me 250mg 3 x a day for 10 days. I am currently on day 5 of this course of Flagyl. Hoping the 250mg is enough to completely knock it out. Can't believe how quickly it makes me feel better. While taking Flagyl I feel better than even most normal day I have without pouchitis.

Whenever I have pouchitis I take 250mg three times a day for 10 days and I can repeat the course if necessary. Only once did I need to extend the treatment, and that was when I had pouchitis associated with NSAIDs.

Jan

500mg 3xday

As Jan said, I would start with the 250mg x 3 times daily. You can always increase to the 500mg after a couple days if it isn't sufficient. 10 day course if probably good for your first time.

Several times over the past few years with flagyl at 500mg for 7 days. The last few months trying to stay on top of possible chronic pouchitis and again flagyl at 500mg for 7 days then rotating to cipro for 7 days. Cipro no longer works and Doc has prescribed Flagyl again but now is 14 days at 250mg. I think sometimes they will try different dosages to try and find what works best.