METRON Dosage & Drug Information

Basic Prescribing Info

Contents

METRON tab: metronidazole .
METRON oral susp: metronidazole .
METRON infusion: metronidazole.

Administration

Susp: Should be taken on an empty stomach. Take at least 1 hr before meals.
Tab: Should be taken with food.

Pregnancy Category (US FDA)

CIMS Class

Antiamoebics / Other Antibiotics

ATC Classification

J01XD01 - metronidazole ; Belongs to the class of imidazole derivative antibacterials. Used in the systemic treatment of infections.
P01AB01 - metronidazole ; Belongs to the class of nitroimidazole derivatives antiprotozoals. Used in the treatment amoebiasis and other protozoal diseases.

Presentation/Packing

Form

METRON infusion

Packing/Price

5 mg x 5 mL x 100ml (13.01 INR)

Form

METRON oral susp

Packing/Price

200 mg x 5 mL x 60ml (17 INR)

Form

METRON tab

Packing/Price

200 mg x 10's (4.66 INR);400 mg x 10's (6.23 INR)

METRON

metronidazole

Manufacturer:

Alkem (Ulticare)