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Indications - Metronidazole is indicated in the treatment of following diseases: The prevention of post-operative infections due to anaerobic bacteria (particularly species of bacteroides and anaerobic streptococci). The treatment of septicaemia, bacteraemia, peritonitis, brain abscess, pelvic abscess, pelvic cellulitis and post-operative wound infections caused by anaerobes. In the treatment of urogenital trichomoniasis. Bacterial vaginosis (also known as non-specific vaginitis). All forms of amoebiasis (intestinal, extra-intestinal disease and that of symptomless cyst passers). Giardiasis. Acute ulcerative gingivitis. Anaerobically infected leg ulcers and pressure sores. Acute dental infections due to anaerobic organisms. Antibiotic associated pseudomembranus colitis.

Dosage & Administration - Metronidazole is indicated in the treatment of following diseases: The prevention of post-operative infections due to anaerobic bacteria (particularly species of bacteroides and anaerobic streptococci). The treatment of septicaemia, bacteraemia, peritonitis, brain abscess, pelvic abscess, pelvic cellulitis and post-operative wound infections caused by anaerobes. In the treatment of urogenital trichomoniasis. Bacterial vaginosis (also known as non-specific vaginitis). All forms of amoebiasis (intestinal, extra-intestinal disease and that of symptomless cyst passers). Giardiasis. Acute ulcerative gingivitis. Anaerobically infected leg ulcers and pressure sores. Acute dental infections due to anaerobic organisms. Antibiotic associated pseudomembranus colitis.

Side Effects - Metallic taste, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, drowsiness, rashes may be observed during treatment.

Contraindications - Metronidazole is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to Metronidazole or other Nitroimidazole derivatives.

Others - Pregnancy & Lactation US FDA Pregnancy Category of Metronidazole is B. There are, however, no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Because animal reproduction studies are not always predictive of human response, this drug should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Metronidazole have been shown to be excreted in human milk. So, caution should be exercised when Metronidazole is administered to a nursing woman.