Metrogyl 400 Tablet
Product introduction
Metrogyl 400 Tablet is an antibiotic medicine that helps your body fight infections caused by bacteria and parasites. It is used to treat infections of the liver, stomach, intestines, vagina, brain, heart, lungs, bones, and skin.
Metrogyl 400 Tablet helps prevent an infection after surgery. It is also used in the treatment of dental infections, leg ulcers and pressure sores. This medicine is best taken after eating some food. It should be taken at the same time each day to get the most benefit. The amount you are advised will depend on what you are being treated for and how bad it is, but you should take this antibiotic exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Your symptoms may get better after a short time but do not stop taking it until you have finished a full course of treatment, even if you feel well. If you stop taking it early, some bacteria may survive, and the infection may come back. Do not drink any alcohol while taking this medicine and for a few days after stopping it. Otherwise, you may get unpleasant side effects like nausea, vomiting and stomach pain.
The most common side effects of this medicine are headache, dryness in mouth, nausea, and a slight metallic taste in the mouth. These are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days. You can try using sugarless candies or lozenges to overcome any dryness or metallic taste in the mouth.
Before using this medicine, inform your doctor if you are allergic to any medicine or have any kidney or liver problems or any disease of the nervous system. Your doctor may change the dose or prescribe a different medicine. This medicine should not be taken if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless it is absolutely necessary and prescribed by your doctor. It may cause unusual results with certain medical tests. Therefore, tell any doctor who treats you that you are using this medicine.
Uses of Metrogyl Tablet
- Treatment of Bacterial infections
- Treatment of Parasitic infections
Benefits of Metrogyl Tablet
In Treatment of Bacterial infections
Metrogyl 400 Tablet is a versatile antibiotic medicine that can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. These include infections of the blood, brain, lungs, bones, joints, urinary tract, stomach, and intestines. It can also be used to treat gum ulcers and other dental infections (abscesses), leg ulcers, and pressure sores. It works by stopping the growth of the bacteria causing the infection.
This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant. This medicine is generally safe to use while pregnant or breastfeeding, but you should ask your doctor.
This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant. This medicine is generally safe to use while pregnant or breastfeeding, but you should ask your doctor.
In Treatment of Parasitic infections
Metrogyl 400 Tablet is an antibiotic medicine that helps treat many parasitic infections such as amoebic dysentery. It works by stopping the growth of parasites causing the infection. This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all parasites are killed and do not become resistant. This medicine is generally safe to use while pregnant or breastfeeding, but you should ask your doctor.
Side effects of Metrogyl 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 Metrogyl
- Headache
- Dryness in mouth
- Nausea
- Metallic taste
How to use Metrogyl 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. Metrogyl 400 Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Metrogyl Tablet works
Metrogyl 400 Tablet is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria and other microorganisms that cause infections by damaging their DNA.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Consuming alcohol while taking Metrogyl 400 Tablet may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Metrogyl 400 Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Metrogyl 400 Tablet should be used during pregnancy only after consulting the doctor.
Metrogyl 400 Tablet should be used during pregnancy only after consulting the doctor.
Breast feeding
CAUTION
Metrogyl 400 Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
If a single dose of Metrogyl 400 Tablet is used, it is recommended to hold breastfeeding for 12-24 hours to allow the removal of the drug.
If a single dose of Metrogyl 400 Tablet is used, it is recommended to hold breastfeeding for 12-24 hours to allow the removal of the drug.
Driving
UNSAFE
Metrogyl 400 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Metrogyl 400 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.
Metrogyl 400 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
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Metrogyl 400 Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Metrogyl 400 Tablet is recommended.
Patients undergoing kidney dialysis should take this medicine after the dialysis treatment.
Patients undergoing kidney dialysis should take this medicine after the dialysis treatment.
Liver
CAUTION
Metrogyl 400 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Metrogyl 400 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Metrogyl Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Metrogyl 400 Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Metrogyl 400 Tablet treats infections caused by bacteria and parasites.
- It may cause side effects like nausea, stomach upset, and a metallic taste in the mouth.
- Metrogyl 400 Tablet used in a high dose or for a prolonged time increases the risk of side effects such as nerve damage. Take it only as prescribed by your doctor.
- Do not drink alcohol during or for 2-3 days after treatment with this medicine. You may develop nausea, vomiting, flushing and headache.
- Inform your doctor if you have liver disease. Your dose may need to be adjusted in severe liver disease.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Nitroimidazole
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
Antiprotozoal & Antibacterial- Nitroimidazoles
Interaction with drugs
Taking Metrogyl with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Phenobarbitone may increase the metabolism of Metronidazole.
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Phenobarbitone may increase the metabolism of Metronidazole.
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Primidone may increase the metabolism of Metronidazole.
Watch out for symptoms such as blurred vision, sedation, drowsiness, impaired coordination, or impairment of visual coordination, and consult your doctor if you experience them. Yo
Do not consume Metronidazole with Disulfiram. If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as constipation, confusion or psychosis and consult your doctor if you exp
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Metrogyl 400 Tablet
Twice A Day
83%
Thrice A Day
17%
What are you using Metrogyl Tablet for?
Bacterial inf*
69%
Others
18%
Diarrhea
13%
*Bacterial infections
How much was the improvement?
Average
35%
Excellent
35%
Poor
30%
What were the side-effects while using Metrogyl 400 Tablet?
No Side Effec*
44%
Dryness in mo*
24%
Vomiting
7%
Nausea
6%
Joint pain
5%
*No Side Effect, Dryness in mouth
How do you take Metrogyl Tablet?
With food
75%
With or witho*
16%
Empty stomach
10%
*With or without food
Please rate Metrogyl 400 Tablet on price
Not Expensive
51%
Average
30%
Expensive
19%
FAQs
How long does Metrogyl 400 Tablet take to work?
Usually, Metrogyl 400 Tablet starts working within 1 hour of its ingestion. However, it may take around 2-3 days to make you feel better while taking Metrogyl 400 Tablet. If you do not experience any significant reduction in your symptoms, consult your doctor.
Can I drink alcohol while using Metrogyl 400 Tablet?
No, avoid drinking alcohol while taking Metrogyl 400 Tablet. Moreover, you should avoid alcohol even after 3 days of finishing the complete course. Drinking alcohol can cause an unpleasant reaction (disulfiram like reaction) with symptoms such as stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, headache, flushing or redness of the face.
Can the use of Metrogyl 400 Tablet cause metallic taste?
Yes, Metrogyl 400 Tablet may cause a temporary metallic taste. This metallic taste can be reduced by staying hydrated, brushing teeth after the meals and chewing sugar-free gum or mints.
What if I take more than the recommended dose of Metrogyl 400 Tablet?
If you have taken Metrogyl 400 Tablet in excess (more than the recommended dose), immediately contact your doctor or report to the nearest hospital. Overdose of Metrogyl 400 Tablet may cause loss of appetite, metallic taste, headache, dizziness, insomnia or drowsiness.
Can I stop taking Metrogyl 400 Tablet when I feel better?
No, do not stop taking Metrogyl 400 Tablet and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured. Hence, if you stop taking the medicine before completing the course, your infection may come back. Consult your doctor before you stop taking Metrogyl 400 Tablet and follow their advice.
What if there is no improvement after using Metrogyl 400 Tablet?
Inform your doctor if you did not feel better after completing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him/her if your symptoms are getting worse during the treatment.
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