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Dispensing label warning — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A prescription for metronidazole 400 mg tablets is being labelled. The patient asks about alcohol because she is attending a wedding. What would you advise the patient?

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Correct answer: B — Avoid alcohol during treatment and for the advised period after finishing

Metronidazole can cause unpleasant reactions with alcohol, so avoidance is advised during therapy and for a period after completion according to guidance. The patient should not skip doses to drink alcohol. Adherence and adverse effect counselling are important.

Reference: BNF