Metstol 100mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It helps to kill germs (bacteria) that cause various types of infections like infections of the urinary tract and respiratory tract.

Metstol 100mg Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. You may take it with food. It is better to have this medicine at the same time each day to get the most benefit and you should keep on taking this medicine for as long as you are prescribed. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.

Some people may develop side effects like skin rash, vomiting, mouth ulcers, hives (urticaria) and headache. These side effects are usually temporary and go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or do not go away.

Before starting treatment with this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or suffering from any liver, kidney or heart problems or if you are allergic to any medicine. Your doctor may get regular blood, urine tests while you are on this medication.

Uses of Metstol Tablet

Bacterial infections

Benefits of Metstol Tablet

In Bacterial infections

Metstol 100mg Tablet works by stopping the growth of the bacteria that cause infections of the urinary tract or respiratory tract. 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.

Side effects of Metstol 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 Metstol

Itching
Rash
Phototoxicity

How to use Metstol 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. Metstol 100mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Metstol Tablet works

Metstol 100mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Thus, it stops the bacteria from growing, and prevents the infection from spreading.

Safety advice

Alcohol

SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Metstol 100mg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Metstol 100mg 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

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Metstol 100mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
There may be a possibility of skin rash in the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Metstol 100mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Metstol 100mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Metstol 100mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Metstol 100mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Metstol 100mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Metstol 100mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Metstol 100mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with the severe liver disease.

What if you forget to take Metstol Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Metstol 100mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

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Quick tips

Your doctor has prescribed Metstol 100mg Tablet to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
Your doctor will ensure that you are well hydrated during treatment with this medicine.
Your doctor may get regular blood, urine tests while you are on this medication.
Do not take Metstol 100mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Discontinue Metstol 100mg Tablet and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Sulfonamides

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Sulphonamides

Interaction with drugs

Taking Metstol with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Ramipril (Oral Route) Severe

Concurrent use may increase the risk of high blood potassium levels and/or sudden death. Do not consume Ramipril with Trimethoprim. If concurrent use is essential, please consult ... More

Losartan (Oral Route) Severe

Concurrent use may cause high blood potassium levels and/or kidney impairment. Do not consume Losartan with Trimethoprim. If concurrent use is essential, please consult your docto... More

Telmisartan (Oral Route) Severe

Concurrent use may cause high blood potassium levels and/or kidney impairment. Do not consume Telmisartan with Trimethoprim. If concurrent use is essential, please consult your do... More

Olmesartan Medoxomil (Oral Route) Severe

Concurrent use may cause high blood potassium levels and/or kidney impairment. Do not consume Olmesartan Medoxomil with Trimethoprim. If concurrent use is essential, please consul... More

Irbesartan (Oral Route) Severe

Concurrent use may cause high blood potassium levels and/or kidney impairment. Do not consume Irbesartan with Trimethoprim. If concurrent use is essential, please consult your doc... More

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Patient concerns

Scar on face due to bacterial infections

Dr. Atul Jain

Dermatology

Pic is not clear, plz visit for proper opinion

I have a history of recurring yeast and bacterial vaginosis infections.

Dr. Sonu Balhara Ahlawat

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Tab metrogyl 500 mg twice a day x 5 days and tab fluconazole 150 mg three doses alternate days

FAQs

How long does Metstol 100mg Tablet takes to work?

Usually, Metstol 100mg Tablet starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.

What if I don't get better after using Metstol 100mg Tablet?

Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.

Can I stop taking Metstol 100mg Tablet when my symptoms are relieved?

No, do not stop taking Metstol 100mg Tablet and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

Peripheral Smear Examination

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