Description
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.
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
Country of Origin
India
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