Metron 400mg Tablet
Metron 400 MG Description
Metron 400 tablet is used in treating infection caused by various infection causing organism, including bacteria and amoeba-like organisms (protozoan parasites). Metron 400 tablet is an anti-infectiv
e medicine containing metronidazole as its active ingredient. This medicine acts by inhibiting the growth of the infection causing organism, thus preventing the further spread of infection. This medicine is not recommended in pregnant women and lactating mothers and should be used with caution in elderly patients. You should complete the entire treatment with this medicine as prescribed by the doctor and not stop taking this medicine abruptly, even if you feel better.
Product Summary
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Contains | Metronidazole(400.0 Mg) |
Uses | Diarrhoea or dysentry, infections |
Side effects | Headache, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain |
Therapy | ANTI-AMOEBIC |
Uses of Metron 400 MG
- Metron 400 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.
Contraindications of Metron 400 MG
- If you are allergic to metronidazole or any of the ingredients of Metron 400 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.
Side effects of Metron 400 MG
- Headache
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Abdominal cramps
- Eating disorder
- Unpleasant taste
- Stomach pain
- Stomach discomfort
Precautions and Warnings of Metron 400 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
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.
- You are taking this tablet for more than 10 days
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You experience another infection after taking Metron 400 mg tablets.
- You have peripheral neuropathy (abnormal, painful sensations such as pins and needles).
- You have liver or kidney disease or you are on dialysis.
- You have cockayne syndrome (growth retardation, impaired development of the brain and sensitivity to sunlight).
- 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.
Mode of Action of Metron 400 MG
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Metron 400 MG
Interactions of Metron 400 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Metron 400 tablet when taking along with lithium which is used to treat psychiatric disorders can cause kidney damage.
- Concomitant use of Metron 400 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 Metron 400 tablet as it can increase the levels of ciclosporin in the body.
- Other medicines which may affect the activity of Metron 400 tablet are fluorouracil, antacids like cimetidine, fluorouracil to treat cancer, phenytoin or primidone to treat fits or epilepsy.
Interactions with food items
Storage and disposal of Metron 400 MG
- Store Metron 400 mg tablets in a cool and dry place away from sunlight.
- Keep it away from the reach of children and pets.
- Discard any unused medicine properly. Do not flush in the toilet or throw it into the drain.
Dosage of Metron 400 MG
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details
Dr. Mansi Savla
B. Pharm, PharmD
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can I take Metron 400 tablet empty stomach?
Q: Is it safe to take Metron 400 during pregnancy?
Q: Can I drink alcohol after taking or during the treatment with Metron 400 tablet?
References
- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2021 [cited 2 November 2021]
- Flagyl 400mg Tablets - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2021 [cited 2 November 2021]
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- Flagyl 400mg Tablets - Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2021 [cited 2 November 2021]
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