Neogyl 200 mg/5 ml (Oral Suspension)
60 ml bottle: ৳ 24.88
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Metronidazole |
| Company | Millat pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Neogyl 200 mg/5 ml Suspension
Category
- Medicine
- Antibiotic
- Antiprotozoal
Indications
- Treatment of post-operative infections
- Septicaemia treatment
- Treatment of urogenital trichomoniasis
- Treatment for bacterial vaginosis
- Treatment of amoebiasis
- Treatment of giardiasis
- Treatment of ulcerative gingivitis
- Treatment of anaerobic infections
- Antibiotic-associated pseudomembranous colitis
Mode of Action
- Member of the imidazole class of antibacterial drug
- Antiprotozoal agent
- Interacts with DNA for bactericidal action
Dosage & Administration
- Recommended dosage for various indications and age groups
- Different dosage forms - tablet, suspension, vaginal gel, suppository, IV infusion
Interaction
- Interaction with disulfiram leading to psychotic reactions
- Interaction with alcohol
- Interaction with oral anticoagulant therapy (warfarin type)
- Interaction with lithium
- Interaction with cyclosporin
- Interaction with phenytoin or phenobarbital
- Interaction with 5-Fluorouracil
- Interaction with 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
- Caution in use during pregnancy and lactation due to excretion in human milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Regular hematological tests recommended for longer administration
- Caution in patients with hepatic encephalopathy
Use in Special Populations
- Caution in hepatic impairment
- No dosage reduction needed in renal impairment
- Efficient removal during haemodialysis
Overdose Effects
- Reported symptoms limited to vomiting, ataxia, slight disorientation
- No specific antidote for Neogyl overdosages
- Symptomatic and supportive treatment recommended for suspected massive overdosages
Therapeutic Class
- Amoebicides
- Anti-diarrhoeal
- Antiprotozoal
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C
- Keep protected from light
- Keep out of the reach of children
- Do not use after expiry date
FAQ
- Uses of Neogyl 200 mg/5 ml Suspension
- Side effects of Neogyl 200 mg/5 ml Suspension
- Duration of use before improvement
- Contraindications
- Safety during pregnancy
- Effectiveness in higher than recommended dose
- Quick Tips for usage