| Brand Name | Metronidazole |
| Generic Name | Metronidazole |
| Category | Antifungal |
| Medication | 200 and 400 mg |
What is Metronidazole and what are its uses?
Metronidazole kills or prevents the growth of certain bacteria and protozoa (single cell animals).
Metronidazole treats infections of the skin, central nervous system, bones and joints, respiratory tract, abdomen, gynecologic and vaginal infections (including trichomoniasis), and intestinal infections (including dysentery).
Metronidazole belongs to a group of antibiotics called the azoles. Metronidazole works by entering the bacterial cell and binding to its genetic material (DNA). This prevents the formation of further DNA, which the bacteria require for survival, and therefore the bacteria are unable to reproduce.
Metronidazole is an antibiotic specifically used to stop the spread of infections, which do not require oxygen to grow. Metronidazole is used in this preparation to treat an inflammatory condition of the vagina, known as bacterial vaginosis.
Dosage: How should you take Metronidazole?
Take Metronidazole tablets orally. Swallow Metronidazole tablets whole with a full glass of water. You can take Metronidazole with food or milk. Take your doses at regular intervals. Adults
Trichomoniasis
One-day treatment: 400 mg of Metronidazole dose taken as a single dose or divided into 2 doses taken in the same day.
Seven-day course of treatment: 200 milligrams Metronidazole dose 3 times daily for 7 consecutive days.
Acute Intestinal Amebiasis (Acute Amebic Dysentery)
The usual Metronidazole dose is 400 milligrams taken by orally 3 times daily for 5 to 10 days.
Amebic Liver Abscess
The usual Metronidazole dose is 400 milligrams or 800 milligrams taken by mouth 3 times daily for 5 to 10 days.
Children
Amebiasis
The usual Metronidazole dose is 40 to 80 milligrams for each 2.2 pounds of body weight per day, divided into 3 doses taken for 10 days.
The safety and efficacy of Metronidazole for any other condition in children have not been established. Older Adults
Your doctor will test to see how much medication is in your blood and will adjust your dosage if necessary. Have you skipped your Metronidazole dose?
If you miss a dose of Metronidazole, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose of Metronidazole, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses of Metronidazole.
If you take too much of Metronidazole?
Incase of an overdose with Metronidazole seek medical emergency immediately.
Symptoms of Metronidazole overdose may include
Store Metronidazole at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Protect from light. Keep container tightly closed. Throw away any unused amount of Metronidazole after the expiry date.
Available strengths of MetronidazoleEffect of other drugs consumed with Metronidazole
The following drugs may interact with Metronidazole. They may increase or decrease the activity of Metronidazole
Inform your health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way Metronidazole works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
Who should not take Metronidazole?
Avoid alcoholic drinks while you are taking Metronidazole and for 3 days afterwards. Alcohol may make you dizzy, feel sick, and flushed; give you headaches and stomach pains.
If you are being treated for an infection of your sex organs, your sexual partner may also need treatment. You can use a condom to stop reinfection of you or your sexual partner.
If you are going to have surgery, tell your prescriber or health care professional that you are using Metronidazole.
What should you watch for while taking Metronidazole?
Inform your health care professional if your symptoms do not improve in 2 or 3 days.
If you are taking Metronidazole for a long time you must visit your prescriber or health care professional for regular blood checks.
Avoid alcoholic drinks while you are taking Metronidazole and for 3 days afterwards. Alcohol may make you dizzy, feel sick, and flushed; give you headaches and stomach pains.
You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how Metronidazole affects you. To reduce the risk of dizzy or fainting spells, do not sit or stand up quickly, especially if you are an older patient.
Your mouth may get dry. Chewing sugarless gum or sucking hard candy, and drinking plenty of water will help.
Possible Side effects of Metronidazole
Side effects of Metronidazole that should be reported to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
Rare or uncommon Side effects of Metronidazole:
Side effects of Metronidazole that should be reported to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome:
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