METRONID- TABLET

Presentation

METRONID 200-Tablets: Light yellow, coated circular tablets: each tablet contains 200gm metronidazol BP.

METRONID 400-Tablets: Light yellow, coated circular tablets: each tablet contains 400gm metronidazol BP.

METRONID Suspension: Yellow coloured, orange flavored suspension; each 5ml contains benzoylmetronidazole equivalent to 200mg metronidazole BP.

Uses

METRONID, an antiprotozoal and antibacterial agent, is active against Trichomonas virginals, Endameba histolytica, Guardia lamblia, Gardnerella virginals, Balantidium coli. Dracunculus medinensis, it is also effective against anaerobic bacteria and is used in the prophylaxis and treatment of infections caused by anaerobic organisms particularly species of Bacteroides, Fusobacteria. Eubacteria, Colostridia and anaerobic cocci (peptococci and Peptostreptococci).

It is indicated in:

-         Trichomoniasis of the genito-urinary tract in females( trichomonal vaginitis) and males.

-         Bacterial vaginosis(non-specific vaginitis)

-         All forms of amoebiasis (intestinal and extra-intestinal disease and that of symptomless cyst passers)

-         Giardiasis

-         Acute ulcerative gingivitis

-         An aerobically-infected leg ulcers and pressure sores

-         Acute dental infections (e.g.. acute pericoronitis and acute apical infections)

-         Infections due to susceptible anaerobic organisms.

-         Prevention of post-operative infections due to anaerobic organisms.

-         Blantidiasis

-         Dracunculiasis

-         Antibibiotic-associated colitis.

Dosage and administration

METRONID tablets should preferably be taken during or after a meal and the suspension at least one hour before a meal. Tablets should be swallowed without chewing

Oral medication corresponding to the indication is shown in the tablet( all dosage are given in terms of metronidazole or metronidazole equivalent) after the ‘package quantities;