Medizol 200 mg/5 ml (Oral Suspension)

60 ml bottle: ৳ 35.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Metronidazole
Company Medicon pharmaceuticals ltd
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Product Title

  • Medizol 200 mg/5 ml Suspension

Categories

  • Antibiotic
  • Antiprotozoal
  • Amoebicide
  • Anti-diarrheal

Description

  • Medizol is indicated for the treatment and prevention of various infections caused by bacteria and parasites.
  • It is classified therapeutically as an antiprotozoal agent and belongs to the imidazole class of antibacterial drugs.
  • Metronidazole, the active ingredient, interacts with DNA and provides bactericidal action.

Dosage Forms

  • Tablet
  • Suspension
  • Vaginal Gel
  • Suppository
  • IV Infusion

Dosage Instructions

  • Dosage instructions vary based on the condition being treated and age group.
  • Dosages range from 50 mg to 2 gm depending on the condition and age.
  • Administration frequency ranges from once daily to tid for 7 to 10 days.

Indications

  • Treatment of post-operative infections
  • Septicaemia, bacteraemia, and peritonitis
  • Urogenital trichomoniasis
  • Giardiasis
  • Acute ulcerative gingivitis
  • Anaerobically infected leg ulcers
  • Acute dental infections
  • Bacterial vaginosis

Mode of Action

  • Metronidazole is reduced by anaerobes metabolically
  • The reduced form interacts with DNA providing bactericidal action

Contradictions

  • Hypersensitivity to Metronidazole or other Nitroimidazole derivatives

Side Effects

  • Metallic taste
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhoea
  • Drowsiness
  • Rashes

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Pregnancy Category B
  • Caution advised during lactation due to excretion in human milk

Precautions

  • Regular hematological tests recommended for prolonged use
  • Caution in patients with hepatic encephalopathy
  • May darken urine

Interaction

  • Disulfiram - Psychotic reactions reported
  • Alcohol - Avoid alcohol consumption during therapy
  • Lithium - May increase lithium levels
  • Cyclosporin - Monitor serum levels closely
  • Phenytoin or phenobarbital - Increased elimination of Metronidazole

Use in Special Populations

  • Hepatic Impairment - Dosage reduction may be necessary
  • Renal Impairment - No dosage reduction needed
  • Caution in patients with hepatic encephalopathy

Overdose Effects

  • Symptoms limited to vomiting, ataxia, and slight disorientation
  • Supportive treatment advised in case of overdose

Therapeutic Class

  • Amoebicides
  • Anti-diarrheal
  • Antiprotozoal

Storage Conditions

  • Store below 30°C
  • Protect from light
  • Keep out of reach of children
  • Do not use after expiry date

Common Questions

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Additional Information

  • Medizol treats infections caused by bacteria and parasites
  • May cause side effects like nausea and metallic taste
  • High doses risk nerve damage, take as prescribed
  • Do not consume alcohol during treatment
  • Inform your doctor in case of liver disease

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