Description:

Metronidazole 400mg tablets is an antibiotic and antiprotozoal medication used to treat various bacterial and parasitic infections. It is effective against anaerobic bacteria and certain parasites, commonly prescribed for conditions like amoebiasis, giardiasis, trichomoniasis, bacterial vaginosis, dental infections, abdominal infections, skin infections, and Helicobacter pylori eradication in peptic ulcer disease.

Prescription:

• Yes

Therapeutic Category:

• Antibiotic / Nitroimidazole / Antiprotozoal (ATC Code: J01XD01 or P01AB01)

Active Ingredients/Composition:

• Metronidazole 400 mg per tablet

Variant:

• Standard 400 mg film-coated or uncoated tablets (commonly in strips or blister packs)

Consume Type:

• Oral

Directions/Usage:

• Take with or after food to reduce stomach upset. Swallow whole with water. Dosage varies by condition: e.g., 400 mg 2-3 times daily for 5-10 days for most infections; single high dose (e.g., 2 g) for some cases like trichomoniasis; always follow doctor’s exact prescription. Do not exceed recommended dose or duration. Complete the full course even if symptoms improve.

Common Side Effects:

• Nausea, vomiting, metallic taste in mouth, loss of appetite, diarrhea, headache, dizziness. Less common: abdominal pain, dry mouth, dark urine.

Package Type:

• Blister strips

Storage Advice:

• Store in a cool, dry place below 25-30°C, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.

Safety Advice:

• Prescription only; avoid alcohol completely during treatment and for 48 hours after (can cause severe disulfiram-like reaction: nausea, vomiting, flushing). Not recommended in early pregnancy or if allergic to nitroimidazoles. Consult doctor if breastfeeding, have liver/kidney issues, neurological disorders, or on blood thinners. May cause dark urine (harmless). Seek immediate help for severe reactions like seizures or numbness.

Product Substitutes:

• Flagyl 400 mg Tablets
• Metrogyl 400 mg Tablets
• Metrozine 400 mg Tablets
• Aristogyl 400 mg Tablets
• Generic Metronidazole 400 mg (various brands)

Manufacturer/Marketer:

• Donpak

Country of Origin:

• UK