Amezol 400 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 1.25 (100's pack: ৳ 125.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Metronidazole |
| Company | Cosmic pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Amezol 400 mg Tablet
Categories
- Antibiotic
- Antiprotozoal
- Amoebicide
Description
- Amezol is a medication used for the treatment and prevention of viral, parasitic, and bacterial infections. It is available in tablet, suspension, vaginal gel, suppository, and IV infusion forms.
Dosage and administration
- Recommended dosage for trichomoniasis in adults: 200 mg tid or 400 mg bid for 7 days
- Recommended dosage for trichomoniasis in children: Varies based on age
- Recommended dosage for intestinal amoebiasis in adults: 800 mg tid for 5 days
- Recommended dosage for intestinal amoebiasis in children: Varies based on age
- Recommended dosage for giardiasis in adults: 2 gm once daily for 3 days
- Recommended dosage for giardiasis in children: Varies based on age
- Recommended dosage for bacterial vaginosis in adults: 400 mg bid for 7 days
- Recommended dosage for leg ulcers and pressure sores in adults: 400 mg tid for 7 days
- Recommended dosage for anaerobic infections in adults: 800 mg initially and then 400 mg tid for 7 days
- Recommended dosage for anaerobic infections in children: 7.5 mg/kg tid
- Recommended dosage for surgical prophylaxis in adults: 400 mg tid started 24 hours before surgery for 1 day
- Recommended dosage for vaginal gel: One applicator full intravaginally once or twice a day for 5 days
- Recommended dosage for suppository for anaerobic infections: Varies for adults and children
- Recommended dosage for suppository for surgical prophylaxis: Varies for adults and children
- Recommended IV infusion dosage for adults and children over 12 years: Infuse 500 mg 8 hourly at a rate of 5 ml/minute
Interactions
- Potential interactions with disulfiram, alcohol, oral anticoagulants, lithium, cyclosporin, phenytoin, phenobarbital, 5-fluorouracil, and busulfan
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to Metronidazole or other Nitroimidazole derivatives
Side effects
- Metallic taste
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Drowsiness
- Rashes
Pregnancy and lactation
- US FDA Pregnancy Category B
- Caution should be exercised when administered to a nursing woman
Precautions and warnings
- Regular hematological tests, especially leucocyte count, recommended if administered longer than usual duration
- Administer with caution to patients with hepatic encephalopathy
Special populations
- Hepatic impairment: Amezol should be administered with caution, and daily dosage should be reduced for patients with hepatic encephalopathy
- Renal impairment: No routine adjustment in the dosage of Amezol needed in patients with renal failure undergoing intermittent peritoneal dialysis or continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis
Overdose effects
- Symptoms may include vomiting, ataxia, and slight disorientation. No specific antidote. Symptomatic and supportive treatment should be instituted
Therapeutic class
- Amoebicides
- Anti-diarrhoeal
- Antiprotozoal
Storage conditions
- Store below 30°C
- Keep protected from light
- Keep out of the reach of children
Faqs
- What is amezol: Amezol 400 mg Tablet is an antibiotic medication that prevents the growth of bacteria and parasites.
- Uses of amezol: Used for the treatment and prevention of viral, parasitic, and bacterial infections. Also controls various bacterial infections in different body parts.
- Side effects of amezol: Some side effects include diarrhoea, headache, weakness, painful urination, trouble sleeping, numbness, muscle weakness, and mouth ulcer.
- Improvement timeline: It takes 1 or 2 days before improvement can be seen in health conditions after using Amezol 400 mg Tablet.
- Contraindications: Amezol 400 mg Tablet should not be used in certain conditions such as hives, flushing, nasal congestion, dryness of the mouth, fever, etc.
- Pregnancy safety: Not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary.
- Effectiveness of higher dose: Taking higher than the recommended dose of Amezol 400 mg Tablet can lead to increased chances of side effects.