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Amodis 400 mg

Tablet

Generic: Metronidazole

Square Pharmaceuticals PLC.

Therapeutic Class: Antiprotozoal & Antibacterial (Nitroimidazole)

Indications

Amoebiasis (intestinal and liver), giardiasis, trichomoniasis, bacterial vaginosis, anaerobic bacterial infections, dental infections and acute ulcerative gingivitis, prevention of infection in surgery, and eradication of Helicobacter pylori in combination with other medicines.

Pharmacology

Metronidazole is a nitroimidazole active against anaerobic bacteria and protozoa. Inside the organism it is reduced to active compounds that damage DNA and cause cell death.

Dosage & Administration

Intestinal amoebiasis (adult): 800 mg 3 times daily for 5 days. Giardiasis (adult): 2 g once daily for 3 days, or 400 mg 3 times daily for 5 days. Trichomoniasis and bacterial vaginosis (adult): 400 mg twice daily for 5 to 7 days, or 2 g as a single dose. Anaerobic infections: adult 400 mg every 8 hours by mouth or 500 mg every 8 hours by intravenous infusion; child 7.5 mg/kg every 8 hours. Take tablets with or after food; other child doses as directed by the physician.

Side Effects

Nausea, metallic taste, loss of appetite, vomiting, abdominal discomfort, furred tongue, headache and dizziness. The urine may darken. Prolonged or high-dose treatment may rarely cause peripheral neuropathy and seizures.

Precautions & Warnings

Avoid alcohol during treatment and for at least 48 hours afterwards. Use with caution in severe liver impairment, blood disorders and diseases of the nervous system. May enhance the effect of warfarin. Avoid high-dose regimens in pregnancy and breast-feeding.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to metronidazole or other nitroimidazole derivatives. Generally avoided in the first trimester of pregnancy unless considered essential by the physician.

Storage Conditions

Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place, away from light. Keep out of the reach of children.

This information is for reference only. Always consult a qualified doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicine.

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