Metro 200 mg/5 ml (Oral Suspension)

60 ml bottle: ৳ 35.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Metronidazole
Company Ziska pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Metro 400 mg tablet Metrobac 500 mg injection

Title

  • Metronidazole 200mg/5ml Suspension

Categories

  • Antibiotics
  • Antiprotozoal Agents

Description

  • Metronidazole is indicated in the treatment of various diseases such as post-operative infections, septicaemia, bacteraemia, peritonitis, urogenital trichomoniasis, bacterial vaginosis, all forms of amoebiasis, giardiasis, acute ulcerative gingivitis, anaerobically infected leg ulcers, pressure sores, acute dental infections, antibiotic-associated pseudomembranous colitis, etc.

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Functions

  • Treats and prevents bacterial and parasitic infections
  • Controls liver, skin, joints, brain, and respiratory tract infections
  • Prevents post-operative infections
  • Prevents anaerobic infections
  • Treats gastrointestinal infections like amoebiasis, giardiasis
  • Treats urogenital trichomoniasis and bacterial vaginosis
  • Treats oral infections and ulcers
  • Surgical prophylaxis

Materials

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Technical specifications

  • Tablet and Suspension:
    • Trichomoniasis - Adults & Children over 10 yrs:
      • 200 mg tid or 400 mg bid for 7 days
      • 800 mg in the morning and 1-2 gm at night for 2 days
      • 2 gm as a single dose for 1 day
    • Intestinal amoebiasis - Adults & Children over 10 yrs:
      • 800 mg tid for 5 days
    • Extra-intestinal & Asymptomatic amoebiasis - Adults & Children over 10 yrs:
      • 400-800 mg tid for 5-10 days
    • Giardiasis - Adults & Children over 10 yrs:
      • 2 gm once daily for 3 days
    • Acute ulcerative gingivitis - Adults & Children over 10 yrs:
      • 200 mg tid for 3 days
    • Acute dental infections - Adults & Children over 10 yrs:
      • 200 mg tid for 3-7 days
    • Bacterial Vaginosis - Adults & Children over 10 yrs:
      • 400 mg bid for 7 days
      • 2 gm as a single dose for 1 day
    • Leg ulcers and pressure sores - Adults & Children over 10 yrs:
      • 400 mg tid for 7 days
    • Anaerobic infections - Adults & Children over 10 yrs:
      • 800 mg initially and then 400 mg tid for 7 days
      • Surgical prophylaxis: 400 mg tid started 24 hours before surgery for 1 day
  • Vaginal Gel:
    • Recommended dose:
      • One applicator full of Metronidazole gel (5 grams containing approximately 37.5 mg of Metronidazole) intravaginally once or twice a day for 5 days
  • Suppository:
    • Anaerobic Infections - Adults:
      • 1 g every 8 hours for 3 days, then 1 g every 12 hours
    • Anaerobic Infections - Children:
      • 5-10 years: 500 mg every 8 hours for 3 days, then every 12 hours; Over 10 years adult dose
    • Surgical Prophylaxis - Adults:
      • 1 g 2 hours before surgery; up to 3 further doses of 1 g may be given every 8 hours for high-risk procedures
    • Surgical Prophylaxis - Children:
      • 5-10 years: 500 mg 2 hours before surgery; up to 3 further doses of 500 mg may be given every 8 hours for high-risk procedures
  • IV Infusion:
    • Adults and children over 12 years:
      • 500 mg 8 hourly at a rate of 5 ml/minute, maximum of 4 g should not be exceeded during a 24-hour period; Treatment for 7 days is sufficient for most patients, but treatment can be extended, especially for cases where reinfection is likely

Design elements

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Usability features

  • Contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to Metronidazole or other Nitroimidazole derivatives
  • Caution should be exercised when administered to a nursing woman
  • If administered longer than recommended duration, hematological tests should be carried out regularly

Compatibility

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Accessories

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Additional features

  • Amoebicides
  • Anti-diarrhoeal Antiprotozoal

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Warranty

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Precautions

  • Administer with caution to patients with hepatic encephalopathy
  • Warns that Metronidazole may darken urine
  • Caution in patients with hepatic or renal impairment

Certifications

  • US FDA Pregnancy Category B

Age group

  • Adults
  • Children over 10 yrs
  • Children 7-10 yrs
  • Children 3-7 yrs
  • Children 1-3 yrs

Price

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Legal disclaimers

  • Store below 30°C. Keep protected from light. Keep out of reach of children. Do not use later than the date of expiry.

Common questions

  • What is Metro 200 mg/5 ml Suspension?: Metro 200 mg/5 ml Suspension is an antibiotic medication that prevents the growth of bacterias and parasites.
  • What are the uses of Metro 200 mg/5 ml Suspension?: Used for the treatment and prevention from viral and parasitic infections. Also prevents bacterial infections such as cold, cough, flu, and vaginal infections. Controls liver, skin, joints, brain, and respiratory tract infections.
  • What are the side effects of Metro 200 mg/5 ml Suspension?: Side effects include diarrhea, headache, weakness, painful urination, trouble sleeping, numbness, muscle weakness, and mouth ulcer.
  • How long do I need to use Metro 200 mg/5 ml Suspension before I see improvement of my conditions?: Takes 1 or 2 days before improvement.
  • What are the contraindications to Metro 200 mg/5 ml Suspension?: Should not be used with conditions such as hives, flushing, nasal congestion, dryness of the mouth, fever, etc.
  • Is Metro 200 mg/5 ml Suspension safe to use when pregnant?: Not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary.
  • Will Metro 200 mg/5 ml Suspension be more effective if taken in more than the recommended dose?: No, higher than the recommended dose leads to increased chances of side effects.

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