New Metroquin Tablet

Diloxanide (250mg)+ Tinidazole (300mg)

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New Metroquin Tablet is a combination of two antibiotics that is used to treat diarrhea and dysentery. It prevents the growth of infection-causing microorganisms.

Written By Dr. Sakshi Jain, MS, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Mekhala Chandra, MD, MBBS,
Last updated on 31 Jul 2026 | 01:02 AM (IST)

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General Information

Contains

Diloxanide (250mg)+ Tinidazole (300mg)

Marketer

Vivimed Labs Pvt Ltd

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

New Metroquin Tablet should be taken with food, preferably at a fixed time to ensure better efficacy. 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.

New Metroquin Tablet may lead to some side effects such as nausea, headaches, 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. If you experience any allergic reaction (rashes, itching, swelling, shortness of breath, etc.), you must consult your doctor immediately.

Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are taking any medicines for any health condition. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult with their doctor before taking it. Avoid drinking alcohol as it can cause excessive drowsiness with this medicine. It usually does not impair your ability to drive, but you should not drive if it makes you feel sleepy or dizzy.

Uses of Metroquin Tablet

Benefits of Metroquin Tablet

Treatment of Diarrhea
Diarrhea is a condition in which you frequently pass loose, watery stools. New Metroquin Tablet helps treat diarrhea by killing the bacteria causing infections as well as prevents them from multiplying. New Metroquin Tablet makes the stool less watery as well as reduces the frequency of loose motions. This helps you to stay well and do your daily activities without any problem. Since diarrhea causes loss of fluid from the body, drink plenty of fluids to make sure you stay hydrated.

Treatment of Dysentery
Dysentery is a bacterial or parasitic infection in which you pass loose and watery stools with blood and mucus. You may have severe stomach cramps, nausea, and vomiting. New Metroquin Tablet works by stopping the growth of bacteria and parasites causing infection. It relieves these symptoms and also helps you to stay well by preventing them from coming back. To prevent the spread of infection, it is advisable to always wash your hands after using the toilet.

Side effects of Metroquin 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 Metroquin

Nausea
Headache
Dryness in mouth
Metallic taste
Flatulence

How to use Metroquin 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. New Metroquin Tablet should be taken with or after food.

How Metroquin Tablet works

New Metroquin Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Diloxanide and Tinidazole. Diloxanide is an amoebicide. It works inside the large intestine to kill the infection causing amoeba (parasites). Tinidazole is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria and other microorganisms that cause infections by damaging the DNA.

All substitutes for New Metroquin Tablet

For information purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicine.

Tinilox Mps 250mg/300mg Tablet

by Yash Pharma Laboratories Pvt Ltd

₹12.72/tablet

51% costlier

Quick tips

New Metroquin Tablet should be taken with food at the same time every day.
It is advisable to stay hydrated and drink plenty of water to overcome the side effects.
Do not skip doses and finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may increase your risk of further infection.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as medicine can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Consumption of alcohol with New Metroquin Tablet may cause a disulfiram-like reaction, leading to symptoms such as flushing, increased heart rate, low blood pressure, nausea, lightheadedness, and severe headache.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of New Metroquin Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

New Metroquin 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 the body.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether New Metroquin Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.
New Metroquin Tablet may make you feel drowsy or gives you problems with coordination or sensation (e.g. numbness or weakness). This may affect your driving ability.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

New Metroquin Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment is recommended.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of New Metroquin Tablet in patients with liver disease.

Frequently asked questions

What if I miss my dose?

Take New Metroquin Tablet as soon as you remember it. However, do not take it if it's almost time for your next dose. Also, do not take an extra dose to make up for your missed dose.

Can I stop taking New Metroquin Tablet when I feel better?

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

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Address: north end, road no.2, banjara hills, hyderabad, telangana – 500 034, india

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Metroquin Tablet

Benefits of Metroquin Tablet

Side effects of Metroquin Tablet

How to use Metroquin Tablet

How Metroquin Tablet works

All substitutes for New Metroquin Tablet

Tinilox Mps 250mg/300mg Tablet

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

What if I miss my dose?

Can I stop taking New Metroquin Tablet when I feel better?

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Related lab tests

Stool Examination R/M

References

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Have issue with the content

Disclaimer

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