Metron 400mg Tablet
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Alkem Laboratories Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Metronidazole (400mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Nitroimidazole |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | GASTRO INTESTINAL |
| Action Class | 5-Nitroimidazole (Antiprotozoal & Antibacterial) |
| User Rating | 4.1 |
| User Reviews | 458 |
FAQ
How long does Metron 400mg take to work?
Usually, Metron 400mg starts working within 1 hour of its ingestion. However, it may take around 2-3 days to make you feel better while taking Metron 400mg. If you do not experience any significant reduction in your symptoms, consult your doctor.
Can I stop taking Metron 400mg when I feel better?
No, do not stop taking Metron 400mg and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured. Hence, if you stop taking the medicine before completing the course, your infection may come back. Consult your doctor before you stop taking Metron 400mg and follow their advice.
Can the use of Metron 400mg cause metallic taste?
Yes, Metron 400mg 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.
Can I drink alcohol while using Metron 400mg?
No, avoid drinking alcohol while taking Metron 400mg. 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.
What if there is no improvement after using Metron 400mg?
Inform your doctor if you did not feel better after completing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him/her if your symptoms are getting worse during the treatment.
What if I take more than the recommended dose of Metron 400mg?
If you have taken Metron 400mg in excess (more than the recommended dose), immediately contact your doctor or report to the nearest hospital. Overdose of Metron 400mg may cause loss of appetite, metallic taste, headache, dizziness, insomnia or drowsiness.
What if you forget to take Metron Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Metron 400mg, 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.
Metron 400mg Tablet Reviews
Metron 400mg 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.
Metron 400mg helps prevent an infection after surgery. It is also used in the treatment of dental infections, leg ulcers, and pressure sores. This medicine is best taken after eating some food. It should be taken at the same time each day to get the most benefit. The amount you are advised will depend on what you are being treated for and how bad it is, but you should take this antibiotic exactly as prescribed by your doctor. 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 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 headache, dryness in the mouth, nausea, and a slight metallic taste in the mouth. 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. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, inform your doctor before taking this medicine.
Metron 400mg helps prevent an infection after surgery. It is also used in the treatment of dental infections, leg ulcers, and pressure sores. This medicine is best taken after eating some food. It should be taken at the same time each day to get the most benefit. The amount you are advised will depend on what you are being treated for and how bad it is, but you should take this antibiotic exactly as prescribed by your doctor. 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 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 headache, dryness in the mouth, nausea, and a slight metallic taste in the mouth. 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. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, inform your doctor before taking this medicine.
How Metron 400mg Tablet Works
Metron 400mg is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria and other microorganisms that cause infections by damaging their DNA.
How to Use Metron 400mg Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Metron 400mg is to be taken with food.
Benefits of Metron 400mg Tablet
- In Treatment of Parasitic infections: Metron 400mg 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: Metron 400mg 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 Metron 400mg Tablet
- Treatment of Bacterial infections
- Treatment of Parasitic infections
Metron 400mg Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Breast feeding
CAUTION
Metron 400mg 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 Metron 400mg is used, it is recommended to hold breastfeeding for 12-24 hours to allow the removal of the drug.
Liver
CAUTION
Metron 400mg should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Metron 400mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Metron 400mg 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.
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Consuming alcohol while taking Metron 400mg may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Metron 400mg is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Metron 400mg is recommended.Patients undergoing kidney dialysis should take this medicine after the dialysis treatment.
Driving
UNSAFE
Metron 400mg may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Metron 400mg 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.
Quick Tips
- Do not drink alcohol during or for 2-3 days after treatment with this medicine. You may develop nausea, vomiting, flushing and headache.
- Metron 400mg used in a high dose or for a prolonged time increases the risk of side effects such as nerve damage. Take it only as prescribed by your doctor.
- It may cause side effects like nausea, stomach upset, and a metallic taste in the mouth.
- Metron 400mg treats infections caused by bacteria and parasites.
- Inform your doctor if you have liver disease. Your dose may need to be adjusted in severe liver disease.
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