Metrosil 400 mg (Tablet)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Metronidazole
Company Silva pharmaceuticals ltd
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Indications

  • Prevention of post-operative infections due to anaerobic bacteria
  • Treatment of septicaemia, bacteraemia, peritonitis, brain abscess
  • Treatment of pelvic abscess, pelvic cellulitis, post-operative wound infections
  • Treatment of urogenital trichomoniasis
  • Treatment of bacterial vaginosis
  • Treatment of all forms of amoebiasis
  • Treatment of giardiasis, acute ulcerative gingivitis
  • Treatment of anaerobically infected leg ulcers and pressure sores
  • Treatment of acute dental infections
  • Treatment of antibiotic-associated pseudomembranous colitis

Pharmacology

  • Member of the imidazole class of antibacterial drug
  • Antiprotozoal agent
  • Interacts with DNA
  • Bactericidal action

Dosage & Administration

  • Various dosages for different conditions and age groups
  • Tablet, suspension, vaginal gel, suppository, IV infusion

Interaction

  • Disulfiram interaction
  • Alcohol interaction
  • Lithium interaction
  • Cyclosporin interaction
  • Phenytoin or phenobarbital interaction
  • 5-Fluorouracil interaction
  • Busulfan interaction

Contraindications

  • History of hypersensitivity to Metronidazole or Nitroimidazole derivatives

Side Effects

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

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Pregnancy category B
  • No adequate and well-controlled studies
  • Excreted in human milk

Precautions & Warnings

  • Regular hematological tests
  • Monitor for adverse reactions
  • Caution in patients with hepatic encephalopathy

Use in Special Populations

  • Hepatic impairment considerations
  • Renal impairment considerations

Overdose Effects

  • Up to 12 g reported in suicide attempts
  • Symptomatic and supportive treatment

Therapeutic Class

  • Amoebicides
  • Anti-diarrhoeal
  • Antiprotozoal

Storage Conditions

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

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