Metrogam-USP 500 mg Tablets

Metronidazole USP 500 mg

Metrogam-USP contains metronidazole, a nitroimidazole antimicrobial medicine with antibacterial and antiprotozoal activity. It is used for certain infections caused by susceptible bacteria and parasites. The medicine should be used only when prescribed or recommended by a qualified healthcare professional.

Packing

10 x 10 Tablets

Usage

Treatment of susceptible bacterial and protozoal infections

KEY BENEFITS

Targeted Antimicrobial Support

Metrogam-USP contains metronidazole, an established antimicrobial medicine used against certain susceptible bacterial and protozoal infections. Its appropriate use depends on the type of infection and the healthcare professional’s assessment.

Antibacterial Activity

Metronidazole is active against certain susceptible anaerobic bacteria and is used for specific bacterial infections.

Antiprotozoal Activity

Metronidazole is also used against certain protozoal infections, including infections caused by Trichomonas vaginalis.

Established Antimicrobial

Metronidazole has been used clinically for the treatment of a range of susceptible bacterial and protozoal infections.

Oral Tablet Form

Metrogam-USP is presented as an oral tablet containing 500 mg of metronidazole, as indicated on the product packaging.

COMPOSITION

Metronidazole 500 mg Formulation

Each Metrogam-USP tablet contains Metronidazole USP 500 mg as the active pharmaceutical ingredient. The specific inactive ingredients should be taken from the manufacturer’s approved product specification rather than assumed from another metronidazole formulation.

Ingredients	Strength	Function
Metronidazole USP	500 mg	Active antimicrobial and antiprotozoal ingredient
Excipients	q.s.	Used to complete the tablet formulation.

Used for Susceptible Bacterial and Protozoal Infections

Metrogam-USP may be prescribed for specific infections caused by susceptible anaerobic bacteria or protozoa. The exact indication depends on the diagnosed infection, clinical circumstances, and healthcare professional’s assessment. It should not be presented as a general-purpose medicine for every infection.

USES:

Certain anaerobic bacterial infections
Certain protozoal infections
Trichomoniasis when appropriately diagnosed
Selected infections where metronidazole is clinically indicated
Other susceptible infections as determined by a healthcare professional

MEDICINE GUIDELINES

Important Safety & Usage Information

Metrogam-USP should be used only for an appropriate diagnosed or strongly suspected infection and according to professional medical advice. Unnecessary use of antimicrobial medicines can contribute to antimicrobial resistance.

Dosage

The appropriate dose and duration depend on the type of infection and individual clinical circumstances. Use only according to the prescribing healthcare professional’s instructions.

Storage

Store the medicine according to the conditions specified on the manufacturer’s packaging. Keep it in its original packaging and out of reach of children.

Precautions

Patients with a history of hypersensitivity to metronidazole or other nitroimidazole medicines should not use it. Metronidazole can also cause neurological adverse effects in some patients; unusual neurological symptoms should receive prompt medical evaluation.

Side Effects

Possible adverse effects include nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, headache, and dizziness. More serious neurological reactions, including peripheral neuropathy and seizures, have also been reported.

Alcohol Interaction

Alcohol should be avoided during metronidazole treatment and for at least three days after completing treatment, because unpleasant reactions such as abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, headache, and flushing may occur.

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