Seemagyl 200 mg/5 ml (Oral Suspension)
60 ml bottle: ৳ 24.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Metronidazole |
| Company | Seema pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Prevention of post-operative infections due to anaerobic bacteria
- Treatment of septicaemia, bacteraemia, peritonitis, brain abscess, pelvic abscess, pelvic cellulitis
- Treatment of urogenital trichomoniasis
- Bacterial vaginosis treatment
- Treatment of all forms of amoebiasis
- Treatment of giardiasis
- Treatment of acute ulcerative gingivitis
- Treatment of anaerobically infected leg ulcers and pressure sores
- Treatment of acute dental infections due to anaerobic organisms
- Antibiotic-associated pseudomembranous colitis
Pharmacology
- Member of the imidazole class of antibacterial drug
- Antiprotozoal agent
- 5-nitro group reduced by anaerobes metabolically
- Interacts with DNA
- Bactericidal action
Dosage & Administration
- Multiple dosage options for different diseases and age groups
- Tablet, Suspension, Vaginal Gel, Suppository, IV Infusion forms available
- Dosage varies for trichomoniasis, intestinal amoebiasis, extra-intestinal & asymptomatic amoebiasis, giardiasis, acute ulcerative gingivitis, acute dental infections, bacterial vaginosis, leg ulcers and pressure sores, anaerobic infections, surgical prophylaxis
Interaction
- Potential interactions with disulfiram, alcohol, oral anticoagulant therapy, lithium, cyclosporin, phenytoin, phenobarbital, 5-fluorouracil, busulfan
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to Metronidazole or other Nitroimidazole derivatives
Side Effects
- Metallic taste
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Drowsiness
- Rashes
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA Pregnancy Category B
- Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
- Excretion in human milk
- Caution during nursing
Precautions & Warnings
- Regular hematological tests recommended for longer administration
- Caution in hepatic encephalopathy
- May darken urine
Use in Special Populations
- Caution in hepatic impairment
- No dosage reduction for renal impairment
- Efficient removal during haemodialysis
Overdose Effects
- Reported symptoms limited to vomiting, ataxia, slight disorientation
- No specific antidote
- Symptomatic and supportive treatment recommended
Therapeutic Class
- Amoebicides
- Anti-diarrhoeal
- Antiprotozoal
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C
- Keep protected from light
- Keep out of reach of children
- Do not use after expiry date
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