Metrogyl 500mg Bottle Of 100ml Injection
Metrogyl 500 MG/100ML Description
Metrogyl injection is used to treat bacterial infections of the liver, brain, stomach, intestines, bone, heart, vagina, skin. It is also used to prevent an infection before, during or after an operat
ion. Metrogyl injection contains metronidazole as its active ingredient. Metronidazole belongs to an antibiotic group of medicines. It is used in patients when oral medications are not possible. This medicine will be given to you in a hospital or clinic by a doctor or nurse as an injection. You should avoid self-injecting. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding and about your detailed medical history, before starting Metrogyl injection.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹22.58 |
You Save | ₹0.94 (4% on MRP) |
Contains | Metronidazole(500.0 Mg/100ml) |
Uses | Bacterial infections |
Side effects | Injection site reactions, altered taste, dry mouth |
Therapy | ANTI-AMOEBIC |
Uses of Metrogyl 500 MG/100ML
- Metrogyl injection is used for the treatment of bacterial infections of the brain, stomach, skin, heart, lungs, liver, bone, intestines, vagina.
- It is also used for the prevention of pre-or-post operative infections.
Contraindications of Metrogyl 500 MG/100ML
Side effects of Metrogyl 500 MG/100ML
- Injection site reactions
- Altered taste
- Dry mouth
- Muscle pain
- Inflammation of the tongue, lips, mouth
Precautions and Warnings of Metrogyl 500 MG/100ML
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have liver or kidney disease or are on dialysis.
- You had or have a history of fits or epilepsy.
- You suffer from blood disorders.
- You suffer from any disorders of the nervous system such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease.
- You have peripheral neuropathy (abnormal, painful sensations like pins and needles).
- You are taking this medicine for more than 10 days.
- You develop any infections after taking this medicine.
- You are on a controlled sodium diet.
- If you are pregnant or are breastfeeding, your doctor may monitor your health during treatment.
- If you consume alcohol regularly, you must avoid alcohol during the treatment and at least after 72 hours of discontinuation of the treatment.
- This medicine may darken your urine.
Mode of Action of Metrogyl 500 MG/100ML
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Metrogyl 500 MG/100ML
- Metrogyl injection will be given to you in a hospital by your doctor or nurse. Do not self-inject this medicine.
- Follow any instructions suggested by your doctor or nurse during the procedure or for aftercare.
Interactions of Metrogyl 500 MG/100ML
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way Metrogyl injection works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
- Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
- Concomitant use of disulfiram (used to treat alcohol addiction) along with Metrogyl injection is not recommended.
- Concomitant use along with anticoagulants like warfarin may potentiate the anticoagulant effects.
- Other medicines like fluorouracil, antacids such as cimetidine, fluorouracil to treat cancer, phenytoin or primidone to treat fits or epilepsy should be used with caution.
Storage and disposal of Metrogyl 500 MG/100ML
- Store Metrogyl injection under the conditions mentioned on the pack.
- You should not refrigerate or freeze.
- Keep the medicine away from children and pets.
Dosage of Metrogyl 500 MG/100ML
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Content Details
Dr. Nikita Toshi
BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)