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Sprot Tablet

10 Tablet(s) in Strip

MRP32.65

27.43

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2.74/tablet (Inclusive of all taxes)
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Product Summary

Uses
bacterial infections, intestinal amebiasis
Therapy
Anti-diarrhoeal
Side effects
nausea, vomiting, irritability, headache, dizziness, weakness
Salt Content
Metronidazole(200.0 Mg)+Diloxanide(250.0 Mg)
3 Step Quality
Assurance
Cash on delivery
available
NPPA
Regulated

Medical Description

Sprot tablet is a combination medicine containing metronidazole and diloxanide used to kill bacteria, protozoa and amoebic infections.

Uses

  • Bacterial infections
  • Intestinal amoeabiasis

Contraindications

  • Allergy to metronidazole or diloxanide or any other excipients

Side effects

  • Seizures
  • Brain swelling
  • Numbness
  • Altered sensation
  • Headache
  • Vertigo
  • Incoordination
  • Irritability
  • Dizziness
  • Weakness
  • Loss of sleep
  • Constipation
  • Cramps
  • Vomiting
  • Metallic taste in the mouth
  • Itching
  • Urticaria
  • Urine retention

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Pregnancy

There is inadequate evidence on the safety of Sprot tablets in pregnancy. Therefore, it should be avoided during pregnancy unless recommended by the physician.

Breast Feeding

Breast Feeding

Sprot tablets should be avoided during breastfeeding unless recommended by the physician.

Driving

Driving

Metronidazole may cause dizziness, drowsiness, and disturbances in vision. Hence Sprot tablet is to be used with caution; if you observe any side effects, avoid driving or operating machines.

Alcohol

Alcohol

Alcoholic beverages may cause abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting and headaches. Hence it is not recommended to consume alcohol with a Sprot tablet.

Other General Warnings

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if
  • You have central nervous system diseases
  • You have a psychotic disorder
  • You have a bleeding disorder
  • You have on warfarin therapy
  • You have liver disease
  • You are on dialysis
  • You are allergic to metronidazole or diloxanide, or any other excipients
  • You are taking prescription, non-prescription, herbal or nutritional supplements, vitamins or minerals

Directions for Use

  • Sprot tablets should be taken as prescribed by your doctor
  • Do not chew, crush or break the tablet in half
  • Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water
  • You can take it with or without food

Storage and disposal

  • Keep it in a cool and dry place below 25°C
  • Store the tablets in the original package
  • Protect it from direct sunlight and moisture
  • Keep the medication away from the reach of children and pets
  • Do not flush the expired or unneeded tablets or throw them in household waste; instead, talk to your pharmacist regarding the safe way to discard them

Dosage

Overdose

In case of overdose, you may experience dizziness, nausea, or lightheadedness. If you experience these symptoms, visit the nearest hospital or contact your doctor immediately.

Missed a Dose

If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If the next dose is approaching, skip the missing dose. Instead, use your next dose at the same time every day. Do not take two tablets at once.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Metronidazole causes the death of the bacteria while diloxanide clears the E. Histolytica cysts.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

  • Co-administration of metronidazole and disulfiram may cause psychotic reactions
  • Metronidazole increases the effect of warfarin and coumarin, increasing prothrombin time
  • Concomitant use of lithium and metronidazole increases lithium levels
  • Metronidazole increases busulfan levels leading to toxicity
  • Cimetidine may decrease plasma clearance of metronidazole
  • Phenytoin or phenobarbital may increase the elimination of metronidazole

Other general Interactions

  • Metronidazole may cause abnormal white cell count
  • Patients with central nervous system disorders should be given metronidazole with caution
  • Metronidazole may cause liver dysfunction; hence liver function tests must be monitored
  • Metronidazole is removed during 8 hour period of dialysis hence it should be immediately administered after dialysis
  • Patients should be warned that metronidazole may darken the urine

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

There are no long term studies to confirm if Sprot tablet can cause cancer

It is best to discuss with your physician about any possible drug interactions between Sprot tablets and herbal medicines before using both together.

No habit forming tendencies have been reported with metronidazole and diloxanide.

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Manufacturer Details

Brand:SPROT

Vendor Details

Fulfillment Information: Sprot Tablet will be delivered by a licensed retail pharmacy nearest to your location. Order acceptance and fulfillment are dependent upon the verification of your doctor's valid prescription (where applicable) and the current stock of this medicine.

In Case of Any Issues Contact Us

Email Id:care@pharmeasy.in

Phone Number:7666100300

Address:D-37/1, Opp. Sandoz, TTC Industrial Area, MIDC Industrial Area, Turbhe, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra 400703

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