Onida 200 mg/5 ml (Oral Suspension)

60 ml bottle: ৳ 21.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Metronidazole
Company Mystic pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Onida 400 mg tablet

Title

Onida 200 mg/5 ml Suspension

Categories

  • Antibiotic
  • Antiprotozoal
  • Amoebicide
  • Anti-diarrhoeal

Description

Onida is indicated in the treatment of post-operative infections, septicaemia, bacteraemia, peritonitis, brain abscess, pelvic abscess, pelvic cellulitis, urogenital trichomoniasis, bacterial vaginosis, amoebiasis, giardiasis, acute ulcerative gingivitis, anaerobically infected leg ulcers, acute dental infections, antibiotic-associated pseudomembranous colitis, and as surgical prophylaxis.

Dimensions

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Color Options

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Dosage & Administration

  • Adults & Children over 10 yrs:
    • Trichomoniasis: 200 mg tid or 400 mg bid for 7 days
    • Intestinal amoebiasis: 800 mg tid for 5 days
    • Extra-intestinal & Asymptomatic amoebiasis: 400-800 mg tid for 5-10 days
    • Giardiasis: 2 gm once daily for 3 days
    • Acute ulcerative gingivitis: 200 mg tid for 3 days
    • Acute dental infections: 200 mg tid for 3-7 days
    • Bacterial Vaginosis: 400 mg bid for 7 days
    • Leg ulcers and pressure sores: 400 mg tid for 7 days
    • Anaerobic infections (Adults): 800 mg initially, then 400 mg tid for 7 days
    • Surgical prophylaxis (Adults): 400 mg tid started 24 hours before surgery for 1 day

Mode of Action

Metronidazole is a member of the imidazole class of antibacterial drug and is classified therapeutically as an antiprotozoal agent. The 5-nitro group of Metronidazole is reduced by anaerobes metabolically, interacting with DNA and providing bactericidal action.

Interactions

  • Disulfiram
  • Alcohol
  • Oral anticoagulant therapy
  • Lithium
  • Cyclosporin
  • Phenytoin or phenobarbital
  • 5-Fluorouracil
  • Busulfan

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to Metronidazole or other Nitroimidazole derivatives

Side Effects

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

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Category: B
  • Considerations: Should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Caution should be exercised when administered to a nursing woman.

Precautions & Warnings

  • Compelling reasons for longer administration require monitoring of adverse reactions, caution in hepatic encephalopathy, and warning about urine darkening

Use in Special Populations

  • Hepatic Impairment: Caution in hepatic encephalopathy with reduced daily dosage
  • Renal Impairment: No reduction in dosage needed in renal failure but caution with metabolite retention

Overdose Effects

Symptomatic and supportive treatment for symptoms like vomiting, ataxia, and disorientation

Therapeutic Class

  • Amoebicides
  • Anti-diarrhoeal
  • Antiprotozoal

Storage Conditions

Store below 30°C, protected from light, and out of the reach of children. Do not use after the expiry date.

Commonly Asked Questions

  • What is Onida 200 mg/5 ml Suspension?: An antibiotic medication that prevents the growth of bacterias and parasites.
  • Uses: Treatment and prevention from viral, parasitic, and bacterial infections.
  • Side Effects:
    • Diarrhoea
    • Headache
    • Weakness
    • Painful urination
    • Trouble sleeping
    • Numbness
    • Muscle weakness
    • Mouth ulcer
  • Improvement Timeline: 1 or 2 days
  • Contraindications: Hives, flushing, nasal congestion, dryness of the mouth, fever, etc.
  • Safety during Pregnancy: Not recommended unless absolutely necessary
  • Recommended Dose:
    • Treats infections caused by bacteria and parasites
    • May cause side effects like nausea, stomach upset, and metallic taste in the mouth
    • Increased risk of side effects at higher doses

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