METRINIDAZOLE(TAB)(SYP):AND DESCRIPTION:
Metronidazole is an antibiotic and antiprotozoal medication used to treat a variety of infections caused by bacteria and parasites. It is particularly effective against anaerobic bacteria (those that do not need oxygen to grow) and certain protozoa.
🔹 General Description:
Drug Class: Nitroimidazole antibiotic
Common Brand Names: Flagyl, Metrogel, Metrogyl, Nidagel
Available Forms: Tablets, capsules, injection, topical creams, gels, and vaginal suppositories
🔹 Uses:
Metronidazole is used to treat:
Bacterial vaginosis
Trichomoniasis (a sexually transmitted infection)
Amoebiasis (infection by amoeba, e.g., Entamoeba histolytica)
Giardiasis (caused by Giardia lamblia)
Clostridium difficile infections (causing diarrhea)
Dental infections
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
Surgical infections (in combination with other antibiotics)
H. pylori infection (as part of combination therapy for peptic ulcers)
🔹 Mechanism of Action:
Metronidazole works by entering the bacterial or protozoal cells and interfering with their DNA synthesis, leading to cell death.
🔹 Side Effects:
Nausea, vomiting, metallic taste
Headache, dizziness
Diarrhea or constipation
Dark urine
Rare: seizures, peripheral neuropathy (numbness or tingling)
🔹 Important Warnings:
Avoid alcohol during treatment and for at least 48 hours after finishing the medicine (can cause disulfiram-like reaction: nausea, vomiting, flushing).
Use with caution in liver disease.
Not recommended in the first trimester of pregnancy unless clearly needed.
METRINIDAZOLE:(TAB)
Metronidazole Tablet – اردو اور انگلش میں معلومات
English:
Medicine Name: Metronidazole
Dosage Forms: Tablet, Injection, Suspension, Gel
Common Strengths (Tablet): 200 mg, 400 mg, 500 mg
Brand Names: Flagyl, Metrogyl, Metrolex, Nidagyl (and many others)
Category: Antibiotic and Antiprotozoal
Uses:
Bacterial infections (especially anaerobic bacteria)
Vaginal infections (e.g., bacterial vaginosis)
Intestinal infections (e.g., amoebiasis)
Dental infections
Pelvic inflammatory disease
Skin infections
H. pylori (in combination with other drugs)
Dosage:
Usually prescribed 2 to 3 times a day.
Dose and duration depend on the type and severity of the infection.
Common Side Effects:
Nausea
Metallic taste in the mouth
Diarrhea or constipation
Headache
Dark-colored urine
Warnings:
Avoid alcohol during and at least 48 hours after taking the last dose.
Not recommended in early pregnancy unless prescribed.
May interact with other medications.
اردو:
ادویات کا نام: میٹرو نڈازول
شکل: گولی، سسپنشن، انجیکشن، جیل
عام طاقت (گولی): 200 ملی گرام، 400 ملی گرام، 500 ملی گرام
برانڈ نام: Flagyl، Metrogyl، Metrolex، Nidagyl وغیرہ
زمرہ: اینٹی بایوٹک اور اینٹی پروٹوزول
استعمالات:
بیکٹیریا کی انفیکشن (خاص طور پر انیروبک بیکٹیریا)
اندام نہانی کی انفیکشن
آنتوں کی انفیکشن (جیسا کہ آمویبیا)
دانتوں کی انفیکشن
پیلوک کی سوزش
جلد کی انفیکشن
H. pylori (دیگر دواؤں کے ساتھ)
خوراک:
عموماً دن میں 2 سے 3 بار
انفیکشن کی نوعیت اور شدت کے مطابق خوراک تجویز کی جاتی ہے۔
عام مضر اثرات:
متلی
منہ میں دھات جیسا ذائقہ
دست یا قبض
سردرد
پیشاب کا رنگ گہرا ہونا
احتیاطی تدابیر:
الکحل کا استعمال منع ہے، دوا کے دوران اور 48 گھنٹے بعد تک۔
حمل کے ابتدائی مہینوں میں ڈاکٹر کے مشورے کے بغیر استعمال نہ کریں۔
دیگر دواؤں کے ساتھ تفاعل ہو سکتا ہے۔
METRINIDAZOLE (SYP):
Here is the description of Metronidazole Syrup in both English and Urdu:
Metronidazole Syrup
English Description:
Name: Metronidazole Syrup
Form: Oral suspension (usually 125 mg/5 ml or 200 mg/5 ml)
Use:
Metronidazole is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial and protozoal infections, especially infections of the stomach, intestines, vagina, liver, skin, joints, brain, and respiratory tract.
Common Uses:
Amoebiasis
Giardiasis
Trichomoniasis
Anaerobic bacterial infections
Dental infections
H. pylori (in combination therapy)
Dosage: As prescribed by a doctor, usually based on weight for children.
Side Effects:
Nausea
Metallic taste
Diarrhea
Headache
Dizziness
میٹرونڈازول سیرپ
نام: میٹرونڈازول سیرپ
شکل: سیرپ (اکثر 125 ملی گرام/5 ملی لیٹر یا 200 ملی گرام/5 ملی لیٹر)
استعمال:
میٹرونڈازول ایک اینٹی بایوٹک دوا ہے جو بیکٹیریا اور پیراسائٹ (جراثیم) کی مختلف انفیکشنز کے علاج کے لیے استعمال ہوتی ہے، خاص طور پر پیٹ، آنتوں، جگر، جلد، جوڑوں، دماغ، اور سانس کی نالی کی انفیکشن کے لیے۔
عام استعمال:
آمویبیا (Amoebiasis)
گیاردیا (Giardiasis)
ٹرائیکوموناس (Trichomoniasis)
انا ایروبک بیکٹیریا کی انفیکشن
دانتوں کی سوجن
ایچ پائلوری کا علاج (دیگر ادویات کے ساتھ)
خوراک: ڈاکٹر کے مشورے کے مطابق، بچوں کے لیے وزن کے حساب سے دی جاتی ہے۔
مضر اثرات:
متلی
منہ میں دھات جیسا ذائقہ
دست
سر درد
چکر آنا
Here’s a typical look for metronidazole syrup/oral suspension, commonly prescribed for treating infections like giardiasis or certain anaerobic bacterial infections:
🏷️ What You’re Seeing:
A small-to-medium plastic or glass bottle (commonly 100 mL to 200 mL).
A child-resistant cap—orange or white.
Label includes the dosage strength (e.g., 200 mg/5 mL), active ingredient (metronidazole), manufacturer name, batch number, expiry, and usage instructions.
For official, accurate reference, prescription bottles from manufacturers or dispensaries always carry complete labeling—confirm dosing by volume (teaspoons or mL) and frequency (e.g., three times a day).
⚠️ Important Notes:
Consult your pharmacist or doctor before use, especially for children. Dose must be calculated carefully based on age and weight.
Store it as directed (usually below 25 °C), and use within the expiry date.
Would you like help with dosage guidelines, side effects, proper usage, or checking for reputable brands available in your area?
METRINIDAZOLE LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL BRAND :
Here is a list of local (Pakistan) and international brands of Metronidazole available in syrup (oral suspension), tablets, and injection forms:
🇵🇰 Local Pakistani Brands of Metronidazole:
Brand Name Form Manufacturer
Flagyl Tab, Inj, Syrup Sanofi-Aventis
Metrogyne Tab, Syrup Searle Pakistan Ltd.
Metone Tab, Syrup Bosch Pharmaceuticals
Dazomet Tab, Syrup Sami Pharmaceuticals
Zidoval Gel, Tab GSK Pakistan (for vaginal use)
Metroxyl Syrup, Tab AGP Limited
Anazole Tab, Inj Pharmevo
🌍 International Brands of Metronidazole:
Brand Name Form Country / Company
Flagyl All forms Sanofi (France, Global)
Metronidazole Benzoate Syrup Various (UK/US Generics)
Metrogel Topical/Vaginal gel Galderma (USA/Global)
Protostat IV infusion Pfizer (USA)
Elyzol Vaginal gel McNeil AB (Sweden)
Trikozol Tab, Gel Mexico, Latin America
✅ Common Dosage Forms:
Tablet: 200 mg, 400 mg, 500 mg
Syrup/Suspension: 125 mg/5 mL or 200 mg/5 mL
Injection: 500 mg/100 mL IV
METRINIDAZOLE MEDICINE KI TAHREEQ:
Metronidazole ek antibiotic aur antiprotozoal dawa hai jo pehli baar 1955 mein banai gayi thi.
Tafseel:
Discovery/Banai gayi: 1955 mein France ki pharmaceutical company Rhône-Poulenc ke scientists ne isay develop kiya.
Clinical use: 1960 ke aas-paas isay medical use ke liye approve kiya gaya.
Yeh pehli baar Trichomoniasis (ek protozoal infection) ke ilaj ke liye use hui.
Aaj yeh anaerobic bacterial infections, dental infections, pelvic infections, aur amebiasis jaise protozoal diseases mein bhi use hoti ha .