Metrogyl 200 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 1.25
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Metronidazole |
| Company | Rephco pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title and Dosage
- Metrogyl 200 mg Tablet
Indications
- Treatment and prevention of post-operative infections due to anaerobic bacteria
- Septicaemia, bacteraemia, peritonitis, brain abscess, pelvic abscess
- Pelvic cellulitis, post-operative wound infections caused by anaerobes
- Urogenital trichomoniasis
- Bacterial vaginosis, amoebiasis, giardiasis
- Acute ulcerative gingivitis, leg ulcers, pressure sores
- Acute dental infections due to anaerobic organisms
- Antibiotic associated pseudomembranus colitis
Mode of Action
- Member of the imidazole class of antibacterial drug
- Has bactericidal action through interaction with DNA
Dosage & Administration
- Different dosage for trichomoniasis in adults and children
- Dosage for intestinal amoebiasis in adults and children
- Dosage for extra-intestinal & asymptomatic amoebiasis in adults and children
- Dosage for giardiasis in adults and children
- Dosage for acute ulcerative gingivitis in adults and children
- Dosage for acute dental infections in adults and children
- Dosage for bacterial vaginosis in adults and children
- Dosage for leg ulcers and pressure sores in adults and children
- Dosage for anaerobic infections in adults and children
- Dosage for surgical prophylaxis in adults and children
- Dosage for vaginal gel and suppository
- IV infusion dosage for adults and children
Interaction
- Disulfiram
- Alcohol
- Oral anticoagulant therapy
- Lithium
- Cyclosporin
- Phenytoin or phenobarbital
- 5-Fluorouracil
- Busulfan
Contraindications
- 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
- Excreted in human milk, caution during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Regular hematological tests recommended for longer administration
- Caution in hepatic encephalopathy patients
- May darken urine
Use in Special Populations
- Hepatic impairment caution
- Renal impairment caution
Overdose Effects
- Limited symptoms up to 12 g overdose
- No specific antidote
- Symptomatic and supportive treatment recommended
Therapeutic Class
- Amoebicides
- Anti-diarrhoeal
- Antiprotozoal
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C
- Protect from light
- Keep out of the reach of children
- Do not use after expiry date
Common Questions
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Product Information
- Prevention and treatment of various infections
- Pharmacological actions
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