Pharmaniaga Metronidazole

Pharmaniaga Metronidazole

metronidazole

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Pharmaniaga Manufacturing Berhad

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Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Metronidazole
Indications/Uses
Trichomoniasis in males & females; amoebiasis, vag, intra-abdominal, skin, gynaecologic, bone & joint & CNS infections, endocarditis caused by bacteroides species.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Trichomoniasis Adult & childn >10 yr 200-250 mg tds for 7 days. 2nd course of treatment may be given if needed after 4-6 wk interval. Amoebic dysentery 750-800 mg tds for 5-10 days.
Administration
Should be taken with food.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity.
Adverse Reactions
GI discomfort, anorexia, nausea, headache, pruritus & rash, convulsive seizures & peripheral neuropathy.
Drug Interactions
Alcohol, anticoagulants, disulfiram, cimetidine, phenobarb, phenytoin, lithium.
MIMS Class
Antiamoebics
ATC Classification
P01AB01 - metronidazole ; Belongs to the class of nitroimidazole derivatives antiprotozoals. Used in the treatment amoebiasis and other protozoal diseases.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Pharmaniaga Metronidazole FC tab 200 mg
Packing/Price
50 × 10's
Form
Pharmaniaga Metronidazole tab 400 mg
Packing/Price
50 × 10's
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