METRONIDAZOLE 250MG TAB (BOX/10×10)(PPM)

$1.70

Indication

METRO P.P.M 250 mg Tablet is used for treatment of infections due to susceptible micro-organisms: amebiasis, trichomonasis, lambliasis, anaerobic bacterial infections, non-specific vaginitis.

Ingredient

  • Metronidazole …………………….. 250mg
  • Excipients: q.s.f ………………….. 1 tablet

Direction

In all cases, you must strictly comply with your doctor’s prescription.

Dosage:

Amebiasis: 

  • Children: 30 to 40 mg/kg/day, divided into 3 doses.
  • Adults: 6 tablets per day, divided into 3 doses.

The duration of the treatment is generally from 7 to 10 days.

Trichomonasis (urethritis or vaginitis by trichomonas): 

  • Adults (women & men): 8 tablets as a single dose and repeat the dose after 15 days or 2 tablets per day, divided into 2 doses for 10 days.

Your partner must be treated simultaneously even if he/she does not show any clinical signs.

Lambliasis:      

  • Children:
    • from 5 to 10 years old: 1½ tablets per day, divided into 2 doses.
    • from 10 to 15 years old: 2 tablets per day, divided into 2 doses.
  • Adults: 3 to 4 tablets per day, divided into 2 doses.

The duration of the treatment is generally from 5 to 7 days.

Anaerobic bacterial infections: 

  • Children: 20 to 30 mg/kg/day, divided into 3 doses.
  • Adults: 4 to 6 tablets per day, divided into 3 doses.

Non-specific vaginitis:

  • Adults: 2 tablets, 2 times per day for 7 days.

Mode of administration: Oral route.

Side effects

  • Headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, unpleasant metallic taste, anorexia, dizziness, skin allergy….
  • Pregnancy: This drug can be prescribed during the pregnancy as needed.
  • Breast-feeding: Avoid the administration of this drug during the breast-feeding.

Consult your doctor or pharmacist prior to starting or stopping a new medication