Cedol 200 mg/5 ml (Oral Suspension)
60 ml bottle: ৳ 22.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Metronidazole |
| Company | Central pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Cedol 200 mg/5 ml Suspension
Categories
- Antibiotic
- Antiprotozoal
- Amoebicide
Description
- Used for treatment & prevention of post-operative infections, septicaemia, trichomoniasis, bacterial vaginosis, amoebiasis, giardiasis, gingivitis, leg ulcers, pressure sores, dental infections, pseudomembranus colitis
Pharmacology
- Belongs to the imidazole class of antibacterial drugs
- Classified therapeutically as an antiprotozoal agent
- Interacts with DNA to provide bactericidal action
Dosage & Administration
- Various dosages for different conditions and age groups
- Available in tablet, suspension, vaginal gel, suppository, and IV infusion forms
Interaction
- Disulfiram interaction
- Alcohol interaction
- Interaction with oral anticoagulant therapy
- Interaction with lithium, cyclosporin, phenytoin, phenobarbital, 5-fluorouracil, busulfan
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to Metronidazole or other Nitroimidazole derivatives
Side Effects
- Metallic taste
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Drowsiness
- Rashes
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA Pregnancy Category B
- Excreted in human milk, caution advised during nursing
Precautions & Warnings
- Regular hematological tests recommended for longer use
- Caution in patients with hepatic encephalopathy
- May darken urine
Use in Special Populations
- Hepatic impairment precautions
- Renal impairment considerations
Overdose Effects
- Symptoms limited to vomiting, ataxia, slight disorientation
- No specific antidote available
Therapeutic Class
- Amoebicides
- Anti-diarrhoeal
- Antiprotozoal
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C
- Keep protected from light
- Keep out of reach of children
- Do not use after expiry date