Metronidazole
Drug class: Antibiotic, antiprotozoal
Dosage form: Tablet
Ingredients: Each tablet contains 250 mg metronidazole.
Mechanism of action: Metronidazole kills amoebae, bacteria, and Trichomonas by inhibiting nucleic acid production in these cells.
Indications: It is prescribed to treat anaerobic infections (including dental infections), protozoal, Helicobacter pylori and sexually transmitted infections, as well as vaginal infections by bacteria and protozoa.
Dosage form: Tablet
Ingredients: Each tablet contains 250 mg metronidazole.
Mechanism of action: Metronidazole kills amoebae, bacteria, and Trichomonas by inhibiting nucleic acid production in these cells.
Indications: It is prescribed to treat anaerobic infections (including dental infections), protozoal, Helicobacter pylori and sexually transmitted infections, as well as vaginal infections by bacteria and protozoa.
Drug class: Antibiotic, antiprotozoal
Dosage form: Tablet
Ingredients: Each tablet contains 250 mg metronidazole.
Mechanism of action: Metronidazole kills amoebae, bacteria, and Trichomonas by inhibiting nucleic acid production in these cells.
Indications: It is prescribed to treat anaerobic infections (including dental infections), protozoal, Helicobacter pylori and sexually transmitted infections, as well as vaginal infections by bacteria and protozoa.
Dosage and administration: Doctors decide the dosage to be taken, but the usual dose is as follows:
The usual dose to treat infections in adults: 500-1000 mg every 8-12 hours for 3-10 days
The doctor may change the dose of the medication and the length of treatment depending on the disease and the infectious agent. Therefore, take this medication exactly as prescribed by the doctor.
Side effects: Any medication may cause adverseeffects in addition to its desired therapeutic effects. Although not everybody shows all the side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you observe any of the following ones:
Mild-to-severe cutaneous side effects, loss of appetite, gastrointestinal side-effects (such as diarrhea, nausea and vomiting), vertigo, headaches,and a metallic taste in the mouth
Severe gastrointestinal side effects may emerge when taking metronidazole together with alcohol or alcohol-containing products. Therefore, do not use such products when taking metronidazole and up to three days after stopping this medication.
Contraindications: Do not take metronidazole in the first trimester or during lactation, and if you are allergic to it.
Dosage form: Tablet
Ingredients: Each tablet contains 250 mg metronidazole.
Mechanism of action: Metronidazole kills amoebae, bacteria, and Trichomonas by inhibiting nucleic acid production in these cells.
Indications: It is prescribed to treat anaerobic infections (including dental infections), protozoal, Helicobacter pylori and sexually transmitted infections, as well as vaginal infections by bacteria and protozoa.
Dosage and administration: Doctors decide the dosage to be taken, but the usual dose is as follows:
The usual dose to treat infections in adults: 500-1000 mg every 8-12 hours for 3-10 days
The doctor may change the dose of the medication and the length of treatment depending on the disease and the infectious agent. Therefore, take this medication exactly as prescribed by the doctor.
Side effects: Any medication may cause adverseeffects in addition to its desired therapeutic effects. Although not everybody shows all the side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you observe any of the following ones:
Mild-to-severe cutaneous side effects, loss of appetite, gastrointestinal side-effects (such as diarrhea, nausea and vomiting), vertigo, headaches,and a metallic taste in the mouth
Severe gastrointestinal side effects may emerge when taking metronidazole together with alcohol or alcohol-containing products. Therefore, do not use such products when taking metronidazole and up to three days after stopping this medication.
Contraindications: Do not take metronidazole in the first trimester or during lactation, and if you are allergic to it.
