Metrogyl Suspension 60ml

Indication

Metrogyl Suspension (Metronidazole) is an antiprotozoal and antibacterial agent used to treat infections caused by anaerobic bacteria and protozoa, including giardiasis, amoebiasis, trichomoniasis, bacterial vaginosis, and anaerobic bacterial infections in children.

Ingredients

• Metronidazole

Direction

Children: Dose is based on body weight — typically 7.5 mg/kg every 8 hours or 10–15 mg/kg every 12 hours for 5–7 days, depending on infection. Shake well before use. Adults: 400–500 mg three times daily for 5–10 days. As directed by a physician.

Side effects

• Nausea
• vomiting
• anorexia
• Metallic taste in mouth
• Headache
• dizziness
• Peripheral neuropathy with prolonged use
• Dark urine (harmless discolouration)

Precautions

• Do not use if allergic to metronidazole or other nitroimidazoles.
• Avoid alcohol during treatment and for 48 hours after stopping (disulfiram
• like reaction).
• Use with caution in patients with hepatic impairment.
• Prolonged use may cause peripheral neuropathy
• monitor carefully.
• May cause metallic taste.
• Use with caution during first trimester of pregnancy.
• May potentiate effect of warfarin.
• Keep out of reach of children.