METRO-MS 250 mg

Indication

Indicated for amoebiasis (intestinal, asymptomatic, and hepatic), trichomoniasis, giardiasis, and certain anaerobic bacterial infections (Clostridium perfringens, Bacteroides fragilis).

Ingredients

• Metronidazole 250mg

Direction

Amoebiasis (adult): 1.5g/day divided in 3 doses. Giardiasis (adult): 750mg/day divided in 3 doses. Trichomoniasis (adult): 2g as a single dose. Children: 30-50mg/kg/day divided in 3 doses. Store below 30°C.

Side effects

• Nausea
• vomiting
• and metallic taste in mouth
• Abdominal cramps and diarrhoea
• Headache and dizziness
• Peripheral neuropathy with prolonged use
• Dark discolouration of urine (harmless)
• Disulfiram
• like reaction if alcohol is consumed

Precautions

• Keep out of reach of children
• Do not exceed the prescribed dose
• Store below 30°C