Dymet 400 mg (Tablet)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Metronidazole |
| Company | Syntho laboratories ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
Dymet 400 mg Tablet
Categories
- Medicine
- Antibiotic
- Antiprotozoal
- Antibacterial
- Amoebicides
- Anti-diarrhoeal
Description
Dymet 400 mg Tablet is used for the treatment and prevention from viral and parasitic infections. It also prevents bacterial infections such as cold, cough, flu, and vaginal infections. It also controls liver, skin, joints, brain, and respiratory tract infections.
Dosage & Administration
- 200 mg tid or 400 mg bid for 7 days
- 800 mg in the morning and 1-2 gm at night for 2 days
- 800 mg tid for 5 days
- 2 gm as a single dose for 1 day
- 400-800 mg tid for 5-10 days
- 2 gm once daily for 3 days
- 1 gm once daily
- 400 mg bid for 7 days
- 100 mg tid for 3 days
Interaction
- Disulfiram
- Alcohol
- Lithium
- Cyclosporin
- Phenytoin or phenobarbital
- 5-Fluorouracil
- Busulfan
Contraindications
Metronidazole is 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 of Metronidazole is B.
Precautions & Warnings
- Hematological tests should be carried out regularly
- Patients should be monitored for adverse reactions
- Dymet should be administered with caution to patients with hepatic encephalopathy
Storage Conditions
Store below 30°C. Keep protected from light. Keep medicines out of the reach of children. Do not use later than the date of expiry.
Overdose Effects
Single oral doses of Dymet, up to 12 g have been reported in suicide attempts and accidental overdoses. Symptoms were limited to vomiting, ataxia, and slight disorientation.
Therapeutic Class
- Amoebicides
- Anti-diarrhoeal
- Antiprotozoal
Size Options
- 400 mg
Color Options
- White
Pharmacology
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.
Indications
- Prevention of post-operative infections due to anaerobic bacteria
- Treatment of septicaemia, bacteraemia, peritonitis, brain abscess, pelvic abscess, pelvic cellulitis, and post-operative wound infections
- Treatment of urogenital trichomoniasis
- Bacterial vaginosis
- Amoebiasis (intestinal, extra-intestinal disease and symptomless cyst passers)
- Giardiasis
- Acute ulcerative gingivitis
- Anaerobically infected leg ulcers and pressure sores
- Acute dental infections due to anaerobic organisms
- Antibiotic-associated pseudomembranous colitis
Use in Special Populations
- Hepatic impairment: Dymet should be administered with caution to patients with hepatic encephalopathy
- Renal impairment: The elimination half-life of Dymet remains unchanged in the presence of renal failure
Commonly Asked Questions
- Dymet 400 mg Tablet is an antibiotic medication that prevents the growth of bacterias and parasites.