IHL Metronidazole IV 500mg Injection
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | IHL Medicare Private Limited |
| Active Ingredient | Metronidazole (500mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Nitroimidazole |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | GASTRO INTESTINAL |
| Action Class | 5-Nitroimidazole (Antiprotozoal & Antibacterial) |
| User Rating | 4.2 |
| User Reviews | 600 |
FAQ
What if I take more than the recommended dose of IHL Metronidazole IV 500mg?
If you have taken IHL Metronidazole IV 500mg in excess (more than the recommended dose), immediately contact your doctor or report to the nearest hospital. Overdose of IHL Metronidazole IV 500mg may cause loss of appetite, metallic taste, headache, dizziness, insomnia or drowsiness.
Can I drink alcohol while using IHL Metronidazole IV 500mg?
No, avoid drinking alcohol while taking IHL Metronidazole IV 500mg. Moreover, you should avoid alcohol even after 3 days of finishing the complete course. Drinking alcohol can cause an unpleasant reaction (Disulfiram like reaction) with symptoms such as stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, headache, flushing or redness of the face.
How is IHL Metronidazole IV 500mg administered?
IHL Metronidazole IV 500mg should be administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from IHL Metronidazole IV 500mg.
Can the use of IHL Metronidazole IV 500mg cause metallic taste?
Yes, IHL Metronidazole IV 500mg may cause a temporary metallic taste. This metallic taste can be reduced by staying hydrated, brushing teeth after the meals and chewing sugar-free gum or mints.
What if there is no improvement after using IHL Metronidazole IV 500mg?
Inform your doctor if you did not feel better even after completing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him/her if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.
How long does IHL Metronidazole IV 500mg take to work?
Usually, IHL Metronidazole IV 500mg starts working within 1 hour of its administration. However, it may take around 2-3 days to make you feel better while taking IHL Metronidazole IV 500mg. If you do not experience any significant reduction in your symptoms, consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take IHL Injection?
If you miss a dose of IHL Metronidazole IV 500mg, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
IHL Metronidazole IV 500mg Injection Reviews
IHL Metronidazole IV 500mg is an antibiotic medicine that helps your body fight infections caused by bacteria and parasites. It is used to treat infections of the liver, stomach, intestines, vagina, brain, heart, lungs, bones and skin.
IHL Metronidazole IV 500mg helps prevent an infection after surgery. It is also used in the treatment of dental infections, leg ulcers, and pressure sores. This injection is administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional. It should be taken at the same time each day to get the most benefit. Your symptoms may get better after a short time but do not stop taking it until you have finished a full course of treatment, even if you feel well. If you stop taking it early, some bacteria may survive, and the infection may come back. Do not drink any alcohol while taking this medicine, and for a few days after stopping it. Otherwise, you may get unpleasant side effects like nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain.
The most common side effects of this medicine are muscle pain (myalgia), dryness in the mouth, swelling and heaviness of tongue (glossitis), and painful swelling and sores in the mouth (stomatitis). These are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days. You can try using sugarless candies or lozenges to overcome any dryness or metallic taste in the mouth.
Before using this medicine, inform your doctor if you are allergic to any medicine or have any kidney or liver problems or any disease of the nervous system. This medicine should not be taken if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless it is absolutely necessary and prescribed by your doctor. It may cause unusual results with certain medical tests. Therefore, tell any doctor who treats you that you are using this medicine.
IHL Metronidazole IV 500mg helps prevent an infection after surgery. It is also used in the treatment of dental infections, leg ulcers, and pressure sores. This injection is administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional. It should be taken at the same time each day to get the most benefit. Your symptoms may get better after a short time but do not stop taking it until you have finished a full course of treatment, even if you feel well. If you stop taking it early, some bacteria may survive, and the infection may come back. Do not drink any alcohol while taking this medicine, and for a few days after stopping it. Otherwise, you may get unpleasant side effects like nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain.
The most common side effects of this medicine are muscle pain (myalgia), dryness in the mouth, swelling and heaviness of tongue (glossitis), and painful swelling and sores in the mouth (stomatitis). These are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days. You can try using sugarless candies or lozenges to overcome any dryness or metallic taste in the mouth.
Before using this medicine, inform your doctor if you are allergic to any medicine or have any kidney or liver problems or any disease of the nervous system. This medicine should not be taken if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless it is absolutely necessary and prescribed by your doctor. It may cause unusual results with certain medical tests. Therefore, tell any doctor who treats you that you are using this medicine.
How IHL Metronidazole IV 500mg Injection Works
IHL Metronidazole IV 500mg is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria and other microorganisms that cause infections by damaging their DNA.
How to Use IHL Metronidazole IV 500mg Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Benefits of IHL Metronidazole IV 500mg Injection
- In Treatment of Parasitic infections: IHL Metronidazole IV 500mg is an antibiotic medicine that helps treat many parasitic infections such as amoebic dysentery. It works by stopping the growth of parasites causing the infection. This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all parasites are killed and do not become resistant. This medicine is generally safe to use while pregnant or breastfeeding, but you should ask your doctor.
- In Treatment of Bacterial infections: IHL Metronidazole IV 500mg is a versatile antibiotic medicine that can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. These include infections of the blood, brain, lungs, bones, joints, urinary tract, stomach, and intestines. It can also be used to treat gum ulcers and other dental infections (abscesses), leg ulcers, and pressure sores. It works by stopping the growth of the bacteria causing the infection.This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant. This medicine is generally safe to use while pregnant or breastfeeding, but you should ask your doctor.
Uses of IHL Metronidazole IV 500mg Injection
- Treatment of Parasitic infections
- Treatment of Bacterial infections
IHL Metronidazole IV 500mg Injection Side Effects
Safety Tips
Liver
CAUTION
IHL Metronidazole IV 500mg should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of IHL Metronidazole IV 500mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Consuming alcohol while taking IHL Metronidazole IV 500mg may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
IHL Metronidazole IV 500mg is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Driving
UNSAFE
IHL Metronidazole IV 500mg may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.IHL Metronidazole IV 500mg may make you feel sleepy, dizzy, confused. You may have hallucinations, fits (convulsions) or temporary eyesight problems (such as blurred or double vision) affecting your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
IHL Metronidazole IV 500mg is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of IHL Metronidazole IV 500mg is recommended.Patients undergoing kidney dialysis should take this medicine after the dialysis treatment.
Breast feeding
CAUTION
IHL Metronidazole IV 500mg should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.If a single dose of IHL Metronidazole IV 500mg is used, it is recommended to hold breastfeeding for 12-24 hours to allow the removal of the drug.
Quick Tips
- It may cause side effects like nausea, stomach upset, and a metallic taste in the mouth.
- Inform your doctor if you have liver disease. Your dose may need to be adjusted in severe liver disease.
- Do not drink alcohol during or for 2-3 days after treatment with this medicine. You may develop nausea, vomiting, flushing and headache.
- IHL Metronidazole IV 500mg treats infections caused by bacteria and parasites.
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