Metronidazole Capsules
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SpecificationCP;BP;USP;IP;Customized
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Oral Dosage250mg;500mg
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Dosage FormsCapsules
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Packing MaterialsALU/PVC Blister
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Packaging10x2;10x10
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Active Ingredients:
Metronidazole
Indications:
Metronidazole is active against a wide range of pathogenic micro-organisms, notably species of Bacteroids, Fusobacteria, Clostridia, Eubacteria, anaerobic cocci and Gardnerella vaginalis.
It is also active against Trichomonas vaginalis, Entamoeba histolytica, Gardia lamblia, Balantidium coli and Helicobacter pylori.
Metronidazole is indicated in adults and children for the following indications:
1) Prevention of post-operative infections due to anaerobic bacteria, particularly species of bacteroids and anaerobic streptococci.
2) The treatment of septicaemia, bacteraemia, peritonitis, brain abscess, necrotising pneumonia, osteomyelitis, puerperal sepsis, pelvic abscess, pelvic cellulitis and post-operative wound infections from which pathogenic anaerobes have been isolated.
3) Urogenital trichomoniasis in the female (Trichomonas vaginalis), and in man.
4) Bacterial vaginosis (also known as non-specific vaginitis, anaerobic vaginosis or Gardnerella vaginalis).
5) All forms of amoebiasis (intestinal and extra-intestinal disease and asymptomatic cyst passers).
6) Giardiasis.
7) Acute ulcerative gingivitis.
8) Acute dental infections (eg acute pericoronitis and acute apical infections)
9) Anaerobically-infected leg ulcers and pressure sores.
10) Treatment of Helicobacter pylori infection associated with peptic ulcer as part of triple therapy.
Consideration should be given to official guidance on the appropriate use of antibacterial agents.
Storage:
Store in an airtight container, protect from light.