Menol 200 mg/5 ml (Oral Suspension)

60 ml bottle: ৳ 25.75

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Metronidazole
Company Supreme pharmaceutical ltd
Also available as
Menol 400 mg tablet

Title

  • Menol 200 mg/5 ml Suspension

Category

  • Medicine
  • Antibiotic
  • Anti-infective
  • Antiprotozoal

Description

  • Indicated for various infections caused by bacteria and parasites
  • Prevents post-operative infections
  • Treats septicaemia, bacteraemia, peritonitis, brain abscess, and more

DosageForm

  • Tablet
  • Suspension
  • Vaginal gel
  • Suppository
  • IV Infusion

DosageAdministration

  • Multiple dosing regimens based on age and condition
  • Variable doses based on the type of infection being treated

Pharmacology

  • Belongs to the imidazole class of antibacterial drugs
  • Acts as an antiprotozoal agent
  • Interacts with DNA to exhibit bactericidal action

SideEffects

  • Common side effects include metallic taste, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, drowsiness, and rashes

StorageConditions

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

PregnancyLactation

  • US FDA Pregnancy Category B
  • Excretion in human milk
  • Use during pregnancy only if necessary

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to Metronidazole or Nitroimidazole derivatives

Interaction

  • Interactions with disulfiram, alcohol, lithium, cyclosporin, phenytoin, phenobarbital, 5-fluorouracil, busulfan
  • Potential for psychotic reactions and adverse effects

PediatricUses

  • Special considerations for hepatic impairment
  • Dosage adjustments in patients with hepatic encephalopathy
  • Metabolite retention in renal failure patients

PrecautionsWarnings

  • Regular hematological tests recommended for longer usage
  • Caution in hepatic encephalopathy patients
  • May darken urine

OverdoseEffects

  • Reported symptoms include vomiting, ataxia, slight disorientation
  • Supportive treatment for overdose cases

TherapeuticClass

  • Amoebicides
  • Anti-diarrhoeal
  • Antiprotozoal

CommonQuestions

  • Purpose of Menol 200 mg/5 ml Suspension
  • Uses for viral, parasitic, and bacterial infections
  • Common side effects and improvement timeline
  • Contraindications and safety in pregnancy

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