Indications/Uses
Treatment of susceptible protozoal infections eg, amoebiasis, balantidiasis, Blastocystis hominis infections, giardiasis & trichomoniasis.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Intestinal amoebiasis Adult 400-800 mg tid for 5-10 days. Childn 35-50 mg/kg daily in 3 divided doses for 5-10 days. Trichomoniasis Adult 2 g as a single dose or 600 mg-1 g in 2 or 3 divided doses for 7 days.
Administration
Should be taken with food: Take w/ or after meals.
Contraindications
Peripheral neuropathy, transient epileptiform seizures & leukopenia.
Special Precautions
Pregnancy (1st trimester) & lactation.
Adverse Reactions
GI disturbances especially nausea & unpleasant metallic taste, furred tongue, glossitis & stomatitis, weakness, dizziness, ataxia, headache, drowsiness, insomnia & changes in mood or mental state eg, depression or confusion.
MedsGo Class
Antiamoebics
Features
Dosage
500mg
Ingredients
- Metronidazole
Packaging
Tablet 1's
Generic Name
Metronidazole
Registration Number
DRP-2377-01
Classification
Prescription Drug (RX)
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