Mecozol 200 mg/5 ml (Oral Suspension)
60 ml bottle: ৳ 25.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Metronidazole |
| Company | Amico laboratories ltd |
| Also available as |
Product Title
- Mecozol 200 mg/5 ml Suspension
Categories
- Antibiotic
- Antiprotozoal
- Amoebicide
Description
- Prevents post-operative infections
- Treats septicaemia, bacteraemia, peritonitis
- Treats brain abscess, pelvic abscess, pelvic cellulitis
- Treats post-operative wound infections caused by anaerobes
- Treatment of urogenital trichomoniasis
- Prevents bacterial vaginosis
- Treats all forms of amoebiasis
- Addresses giardiasis
- Manages acute ulcerative gingivitis
- Treats anaerobically infected leg ulcers and pressure sores
- Manages acute dental infections due to anaerobic organisms
- Addresses antibiotic-associated pseudomembranous colitis
Dosage & Administration
- Can be administered in tablet, suspension, vaginal gel, suppository, and IV infusion forms
- Various dosages for different conditions and age groups
Pharmacology
- Member of the imidazole class of antibacterial drug
- Classified therapeutically as an antiprotozoal agent
- Metabolically interacts with DNA for bactericidal action
Interactions
- Disulfiram interaction
- Alcohol interaction
- Lithium interaction
- Cyclosporin interaction
- Phenytoin or phenobarbital interaction
- 5-Fluorouracil interaction
- Busulfan interaction
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to Metronidazole or Nitroimidazole derivatives
Side Effects
- Metallic taste
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Drowsiness
- Rashes
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA Pregnancy Category B
- Excreted in human milk
- Caution during administration to a nursing woman
Precautions & Warnings
- Compelling reasons for longer administration
- Regular hematological tests
- Caution in hepatic encephalopathy
- May darken urine
Use in Special Populations
- Hepatic impairment caution
- Renal impairment caution
Overdose Effects
- Reported overdose symptoms
Therapeutic Class
- Amoebicides
- Anti-diarrhoeal
- Antiprotozoal
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C
- Protected from light
- Keep out of reach of children
- Do not use past expiry date
Commonly Asked Questions
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