Metrodin 200mg/250mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines that effectively treats diarrhea and dysentery. It kills the microorganisms to promote a fast recovery.

Metrodin 200mg/250mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that can be taken with or without food. Do not consume more than the recommended dose, as this may have harmful effects on your body. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. The treatment must be completed even if you feel better.

Metrodin 200mg/250mg Tablet may lead to some side effects such as nausea, weakness, dryness of mouth, etc. To overcome any such side effects, it is advised to eat a healthy balanced diet and drink plenty of fluid. If any of the side effects get aggravated, contact your doctor immediately. In cases of liver or kidney disease it is advised to consult your doctor before you start with the treatment. It is strictly advised not to drive or operate heavy machinery while you are on the treatment. Consumption of alcohol should be avoided as it may adversely affect your health.

Uses of Metrodin Tablet

Side effects of Metrodin Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Metrodin

Nausea
Headache
Dryness in mouth
Metallic taste

How to use Metrodin Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Metrodin 200mg/250mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Metrodin Tablet works

Metrodin 200mg/250mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Metronidazole and Clioquinol (Iodochlorhydroxyquin), which treat stomach and intestine infections. Metronidazole is an antibiotic which kills bacteria and certain other infectious microorganisms by damaging the DNA. Clioquinol (Iodochlorhydroxyquin) is also an antibiotic with additional antifungal action. It works by preventing the growth and multiplication of both bacteria and fungi.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Consuming alcohol while taking Metrodin 200mg/250mg Tablet may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Metrodin 200mg/250mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Metrodin 200mg/250mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Metrodin 200mg/250mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Metrodin 200mg/250mg Tablet may make you feel sleepy, dizzy, confused. You may have hallucinations, fits (convulsions) or temporary eyesight problems (such as blurred or double vision) affecting your ability to drive.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Metrodin 200mg/250mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Metrodin 200mg/250mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Metrodin 200mg/250mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Patient concerns

Diarrhea and dysentery last 15 days I had taken levofoxcin+ornidazol bd for 5 days along refaximin 400 tab bd for 5 day but it is start again

Dr. Sfurti Mann

Internal Medicine

Get a colonoscopy done for chronic Diarrhea

For diarrhea which antibiotic is good for kids and for dysentery which antibiotic is good for kids?

Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani

Paediatrics

There are many underlying causes of Patient?s symptoms. Different cause needs different treatment. Specific treatment cannot be given unless we establish exact underlying cause. Final and perfect diagnosis cannot be done without doing clinical examination of patient. Please consult me or any other Paediatrician. will take detail history and will examine patient in detail. All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause will give opinion and prescribe you treatment. At time may ask you relevant investigations if necessary. Patient may need antibiotics and/or other prescription drugs. It is mandatory for the customer to have a prescription for the prescription medicines he/she is procuring. Valid prescription cannot be given without diagnosis and clinical examination. Advice given without doing clinical examination can be imperfect or some time harmful to patient.

Dysentery with sticky white traces

Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani

Paediatrics

There are many underlying causes of your symptoms. Different cause needs different treatment. Specific treatment cannot be given unless we establish exact underlying cause. Final and perfect diagnosis cannot be done without doing clinical examination of child. Please consult me or any other Paediatrician. will take detail history and will examine your child in detail. All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause will prescribe you treatment. At time may ask you relevant investigations if necessary. Your child may need antibiotics and/or other prescription drugs. It is mandatory for the customer to have a prescription for the prescription medicines he/she is procuring. Valid prescription/advise cannot be given without diagnosis.

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References

MedIndia. Metronidazole + Di-Iodohydroxyquinoline. [Accessed 12 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
ScienceDirect. Clioquinol. [Accessed 12 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:

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Metrodin 200mg/250mg Tablet

Product introduction

Uses of Metrodin Tablet

Side effects of Metrodin Tablet

Common side effects of Metrodin

How to use Metrodin Tablet

How Metrodin Tablet works

Safety advice

All substitutes

Fact Box

Patient concerns

User feedback

Related ayurvedic ingredients

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