Read the
medicine guide provided by your pharmacist, your doctor, or the medicine company. If you have any questions related to
Metrogyl, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Use Metrogyl Tablet as per the instructions provided by your doctor.
Metrogyl is used with or after food. Metrogyl should be swallowed with water. It should not be chewed.
The typical dose of Metrogyl for adults is 750 mg three times daily orally for 5 to 10 days. The usual dose for children is 35 to 50 mg/kg/24 hours or 15.9 to 22.7 mg/lb/kg/24 hours, orally for 10 days divided into three doses. The maximum dose for adult patients of
Metrogyl is 2000 mg per day. This medicine is generally used for a period of 7 days for
trichomoniasis, 5-10 days for amebiasis, 7-10 days for anaerobic bacterial infections, 5-7 days for bacterial
vaginosis, 3-10 days for
giardiasis, 3 days for acute ulcerative
gingivitis, 3-7 days for acute dental infections, 7 days for leg
ulcers and pressure sores, and 7-14 days for eradication of Helicobacter pylori.
This medicine should be used on an
as-needed basis. Infections of the bone and joint, endocardium, and lower respiratory tract may require longer treatment. Metrogyl should be used as directed by the doctor even if you feel well, or even if you think that there is no need for you to use your medicine.
Discuss with your doctor if your condition does not improve or worsens. Discuss with your doctor if stomach
pain, abnormally low weight,
nausea, vomiting,
fever, feeling of discomfort,
fatigue, yellowing of the skin, dark urine, and discolored
stools or
itching. If you have issues with the health of your liver, For patients with severe liver damage (Child-Pugh C), the dose of Metrogyl should be reduced by 50%.
Your doctor may prescribe a lower starting dose of this
medicine to understand the impact on the body. Please follow your doctor's recommendations. Older patients may see an increase in the incidence of
side-effects. As a result, a lower dose may be recommended for older patients.
If you are giving
Metrogyl Tablet to a child, be sure to use a product that is for use in children. Use the child's weight or age to find the right dose from the product package or medicine label. You can also read the
dosage section of this page to know the correct dose for your child. Else, consult with your doctor and follow their recommendation.
To decrease the possibility of side-effects, you might be recommended to use the extended-release form of this
medicine by your doctor. The extended-release medicine helps in maintaining a steady level of the medicine in your body for a longer period of time. Do not crush or chew the medicine, unless indicated on the package or by your doctor.
Metrogyl is intended for intravenous (into the veins) use only. Metrogyl is to be given slowly by intravenous drip infusion only, either as a constant or periodic infusion. Intravenous admixtures comprising Metrogyl and other drugs should be avoided. Metrogyl Injection, USP is a ready-to-use isotonic solution. There is no requirement of dilution or buffering and do not refrigerate the injection.
Avoid consuming
alcohol together with Metrogyl.
Your doctor may request that specific lab tests be performed before you start using Metrogyl Tablet. Your doctor may ask you to undergo
Antibiotic Susceptibility test. This test helps the doctor in selecting an appropriate antibacterial drug for starting the therapy. Your doctor may request liver function test test. Liver function tests must be done just before to the start of treatment, throughout and after the end of treatment until liver function is within average ranges, or till the baseline values are achieved. Metrogyl should be discontinued if the liver function tests become markedly raised during treatment.
Medicines may be recommended for uses other than those listed in the medicine guide. You should not use
Metrogyl Tablet for conditions or symptoms for which it was not prescribed. Do not give Metrogyl Tablet to other people, even if they have the same conditions or symptoms that you have. The use of this medicine without the advice of a doctor may cause harm.
Follow storage instructions on the product package if available. Store
Metrogyl Tablet below 25°C (77°F), away from excess heat and moisture, and protect from light. Store this
medicine away from children and
pets.