Metron 400 MG Tablet

Manufacturer:

Alkem Laboratories Ltd

Composition:

Metronidazole

Prescription:

Not Required

What are the interactions for Metron 400 MG Tablet?

At whatever point you take more than one medicine, or mix it with unequivocal foods or beverages, you're in danger of a drug interaction. 

Interaction with Disease 

Illness 

Data not accessible. 

Interaction with Alcohol 

Ethanol Moderate 

Utilization of liquor isn't suggested in patients with Metron 400 MG Tablet. Any indications of the quick heartbeat, warmth, cerebral distress, and breathing burden ought to be spoken to the ace. 

Interaction with Lab Test 

Lab 

Data not open. 

Interaction with Food 

Sustenance 

Data not open. 

Interaction with Medicine 

Warfarin Major 

Metron 400 MG Tablet may broaden the centralization of warfarin and growth the danger of kicking the pail. Light up the specialist on the off chance that you have any exhausting issue. Any side effects of impossible to miss kicking the container, blood in stools, cerebral pain, and dazedness ought to be spoken to the professional. A substitute class of medicine ought to be considered dependent on the clinical condition. 

Ethinyl Estradiol Moderate 

The ideal impact of insurance pills won't be developed if these medicines are taken together. Sensible part alterations or substitution of the medicine ought to be made under the genius' supervision. 

Atorvastatin Moderate 

These medicines may develop the risk of nerve hurt at whatever point given together. Any side effects of deadness, shivering or eating up sensation in feet, hands ought to be instructed to the ace. A substitute medicine ought to be considered subject to the clinical condition. 

Disulfiram Moderate 

Metron 400 MG Tablet isn't suggested in patients enduring disulfiram in light of the danger of disarray and contorted side effects. Brief the master on the off chance that you are getting these drugs. Any side effects of progression in lead, irritating, and changed coordination ought to be spoken to the ace.

Where is the Metron 400 MG Tablet approved?

India

United States

Japan

What are the dosage instructions?

Missed Dose instructions

If you miss a dose of Metron 400 MG Tablet, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If its almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose instructions

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

What are the substitutes for Metron 400 MG Tablet?

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Metron 400 MG Tablet, and hence can be used as its substitute.

Aristogyl 400 MG Tablet

Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt.Ltd

Balgyl 400 MG Tablet

Micro Labs Ltd

Flagyl 400 MG Tablet

Abbott Healthcare Pvt. Ltd

Metronidazole 400 MG Tablet

Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Metropen 400 MG Tablet

Pfizer Ltd

Key highlights of Metron 400 MG Tablet

How long is the duration of effect?

The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 24 hours.

What is the onset of action?

The peak effect of this medicine can be observed in 1 to 2 hours.

Are there any pregnancy warnings?

This medicine is not recommended in the first trimester of pregnancy to treat bacterial vaginosis and trichomoniasis. It can be used in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy only if clearly needed.

Is it habit forming?

No habit forming tendencies were reported.

Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

This medicine is known to excreted through the breastmilk. It is used in breastfeeding women only if clearly needed. Breastfeeding should be avoided for 24 hours after single-dose maternal treatment. Monitoring of candidal infections and diarrhea is necessary.

What are the side effects of Metron 400 MG Tablet?

In addition to its intended effect, Metron 400 MG Tablet may cause some unwanted effects too. In such cases, you must seek medical attention immediately. This is not an exhaustive list of side effects. Please inform your doctor if you experience any adverse reaction to the medication.

Agitation Major Common

Blurred vision Major Common

Burning or tingling sensation of hands and feet Major Common

Convulsions Major Common

Fever and chills Major Less Common

Skin rash Major Less Common

Vaginal irritation Major Less Common

Loss of appetite Major Rare

Constipation Major Rare

Yellow colored eyes or skin Major Rare

Abdominal pain Minor Common

Dizziness Minor Common

Change in taste/ Metallic taste Minor Less Common

Dry mouth Minor Less Common

What are the contraindications of Metron 400 MG Tablet?

Allergy

Not recommended in patients with known allergy to Metron 400 MG Tablet or other nitroimidazoles.

When is Metron 400 MG Tablet prescribed?

Amebiasis

Metron 400 MG Tablet is used in the amebiasis which is a parasitic infection that affects the intestine and amebic liver abscess caused by Entamoeba histolytica.

Trichomoniasis

Metron 400 MG Tablet is used in the treatment of trichomoniasis which is a sexually transmitted disease caused by Trichomonas vaginalis.

Bacterial Vaginosis

Metron 400 MG Tablet is used in the treatment of overgrowth of bacteria in the vagina caused by Lactobacillus species.

Bacterial infections

Metron 400 MG Tablet is used to treat the infectins caused by bacteria in blood, lungs, genital areas caused by Bacteroides fragilis and Clostridium species.

Surgical prophylaxis

Metron 400 MG Tablet is used to treat infections that may cause after surgery.

About Metron 400 MG Tablet

Metron 400 MG Tablet is antibacterial and antifungal. It is utilized either alone or in mix to fix provocative distresses, endocarditis, dracunculiasis, giardiasis, trichomoniasis and amebiasis. It can just treat certain parasitic and bacterial pollutions of the vagina, respiratory tract, skin and joints. Metron 400 MG Tablet is sold under the exchange name of Flagyl and Flagyl ER. 

Like all medicines there are sure connected side effects with the utilization of Metron 400 MG Tablet which are inebriation, cerebral anguish, irate stomach, stomach torment, disgorging, queasiness, reduced longing, either free insides or obstruction, obscured vision, scattered experiences, fever, crotchetiness, hostility, wretchedness, burden talking and breathing, skin rash or redness, an exhausting sensation, annoys, sore throat, blurring of the pee, lively or whimsical heartbeat and mouth ulcers to give a couple of models. Should the side effects proceed or increase additional time, contact your social security supplier instantly. 

Before beginning Metron 400 MG Tablet treatment you should control with your expert and let him know/her on the off chance that you have any hypersensitivities, have liver, nerve issue or platelet issue, stomach or intestinal contaminations, for example, Crohns defilement, epilepsy or particular sorts of seizures, if youre pregnant or are expecting to finish up pregnant. On the off chance that you are nursing an infant the use of Metron 400 MG Tablet isn't proposed as it might go into chest channel and cause evil to the baby tyke. 

Metron 400 MG Tablet comes in both case and tablet shape. The estimation will be grasped by your power picking your age, sexual presentation, all around flourishing and the truth of your condition. The standard part in grown-ups for a bacterial sullying is about 7.5 mg orally at typical between times over a time of 7-10 days. Also, on the off chance that you are taking it by mixture, the asked part is around 15 mg once for 1 hour well ordered over a time of 7-10 days too. Part for different medicines change starting with one individual then onto the accompanying. If there should develop an occasion of drug overdose, look for helpful consideration rapidly.

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