Metrogyl 200 Mg Tablet 100

• Metrogyl 200 mg tablet is used to treat diarrhoea or dysentery due to parasitic infections such as amoebiasis.
• It is used to prevent sexually transmitted infections such as urogenital trichomoniasis or giardiasis.
• It is also used to treat infections of the gums, teeth and skin due to various infective microorganisms.

• If you are allergic to Metronidazole or any of the ingredients of Metrogyl 200 mg tablet.
• If you are pregnant (first trimester) or if you have a bacterial infection in the vagina.
• If you are breastfeeding, discontinue breast-feeding until 12-24 hours after treatment.

• Headache
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Abdominal cramps
• Eating disorder
• Unpleasant taste
• Pain or stomach discomfort

Other General Warnings

• You are suffering from blood disorders like blood-fluid imbalance (dyscrasias) or porphyria.
• You had or have a history of fits or epilepsy as caution is advised to such patients.
• You are taking Metrogyl 200 mg tablets for more than 10 days as regular clinical and laboratory monitoring is advised.
• You are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• You experience another infection after taking Metrogyl 200 mg tablet.
• You have peripheral neuropathy (abnormal, painful sensations such as pins and needles).
• You have kidney disease or you are on dialysis.
• You have Cockayne syndrome (growth retardation, impaired development of the brain and sensitivity to sunlight).
• You have a liver problem, frequent monitoring of liver function is required.
• You are an alcoholic as you are not supposed to consume alcohol during the treatment and at least after 48 hours of discontinuation of treatment.

• Store Metrogyl 200 mg tablets in a cool and dry place away from sunlight.
• Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
• Do not use expired or damaged medicines.
• Discard any unused medicine properly. Do not flush in the toilet or throw it into the drain.

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How Does It Work?

Interactions with other medicines

• Certain medicines affect the way Metrogyl 200 mg tablet works or Metrogyl 200 mg tablet itself reduces the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Metrogyl 200 tablet when taking along with Lithium which is used to treat psychiatric disorders can cause kidney damage.
• Concomitant use of Metrogyl 200 tablet with anticoagulants like Warfarin may potentiate the anticoagulant effects.
• Concomitant use of disulfiram which is used to treat alcohol addiction can cause mental disorders like hallucinations, etc.
• Concomitant use of this medicine can reduce the efficacy of oral contraceptives. Thus, a physical barrier should be used for effective contraception.
• Be cautious if you are taking immunosuppressants like Calong with Metrogyl 200 tablet as it can increase the levels of ciclosporin in the body.
• Other medicines which may affect the activity of Metrogyl 200 tablet are Fluorouracil, antacids like Cimetidine, Fluorouracil to treat cancer, Phenytoin or Primidone to treat fits or epilepsy.

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