Metron‑F Suspension

Metron‑F Suspension is an oral antibiotic suspension primarily containing metronidazole. It’s used to treat various anaerobic bacterial and protozoal infections, such as amebiasis, trichomoniasis, giardiasis, and bacterial vaginosis, as well as for surgical prophylaxis

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Key Product Information

Product description

Description

Prescription

This is a prescription-only medication. A healthcare provider must prescribe it following diagnosis of a suitable infection .

Therapeutic Category

Belongs to the nitroimidazole antibiotics class—effective against anaerobic bacteria and protozoa .

Active Ingredients / Composition

Each 5 mL likely contains metronidazole 100 mg (depending on formulation); other combined versions (e.g., with furazolidone) exist but standard Metron‑F is metronidazole-only.

Vitamins

None.

Minerals

None.

Variant

Oral suspension, typically 100 mL bottle.
Strength: usually 100 mg metronidazole per 5 mL.
Manufacturer-specific variations may exist.
Consume Type

Oral suspension, shake well before use.

Directions / Usage

Typical pediatric dosing: 30 mg/kg/day divided every 8 hours (q8h) .
Adult dosing: 7.5 mg/kg PO q8h for 7–10 days; max 4 g/day.
Always taken with food to reduce gastrointestinal upset .

Common Side Effects

Gastrointestinal: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, metallic taste
Neurological: headache, dizziness
Less common: peripheral neuropathy, seizure, confusion
Watch for rare allergic reactions or discoloration of urine.

Package Type

Bottled 100 mL oral suspension with calibrated dropper or measuring cap, labeled with usage instructions.

Storage Advice

Store at room temperature, below 30 °C. Protect from heat and light. Keep out of reach of children.

Safety Advice

Contraindications: allergy to metronidazole.
Avoid alcohol during and for 48–72 hours after treatment—risk of disulfiram-like reactions.
Use caution in liver disease, blood dyscrasias, or neurological disorders .
May affect mental alertness—avoid driving if drowsy or dizzy .
Finish full course to avoid resistance .

Product Substitutes

Metronidazole oral suspension (generic) e.g., Metron 100 mg/5 mL by Alkem Laboratories .
Flagyl tablets/capsules or other metro formulations.

Manufacturer / Marketer

Often produced by pharmaceutical companies in India (e.g., Alkem Laboratories, Cipla), depending on brand; formulas similar to those marketed by Rosemont in the UK