Metodine 400/200MG Tab 6x10 (L)

Metronidazole and Di-iodohydroxyquinoline
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Metodine tablets fall under the antibiotic category ‘anti-amoebic’ drugs. The medication is used for bacterial and parasitic infections. The generic name of the tablet is ‘Metronidazole' which is also the active ingredient of the medicine. The medicine treats diarrhea and dysentery caused due to bacterial or parasitic infections.

Uses

The tablets must be used only on your doctor’s prescription. The detailed metodine tablet uses are listed below. Make sure you have the following conditions before using the medicine.

Metodine tablets are used for the treatment of bacterial infections in the stomach and intestines.
Metodine tablets are also used for treating vaginal infections caused due to bacteria.
The metodine tablet for stomach pain caused due to bacterial and parasitic infection in the stomach or intestine is also recommended.
The tablets are also used to treat extra-intestinal amebiasis caused due to spread of the parasite Entamoeba histolytic.
Metodine tablet for loose motion is used in children.
The medication is also used for liver, skin, and respiratory tract infections if the parasite spreads to these organs.
The metodine tablet for diarrhea caused due to poor hygienic conditions is also used.

Composition

The metodine tablet formula describing its ingredients is given below.

Metronidazole is the active component of tablets.
Metronidazole Benzoate. It is the derivative of metronidazole.
Di-diiodohydroxyquinoline.

It is used to treat bacterial and Amoebic infections of the Vagina, Stomach or Intestines, Liver, Skin, Joints, Brain, Heart, and Respiratory tract.

Dosage

The metodine tablet dosage is prescribed as per your symptoms, severity, disease, and age. The dose must be decided by your doctor. It is advisable to not miss a dose or exceed the recommended dosage to avoid any adverse effects. If you miss a dose, make sure to take the next dose on time.

Availability

Metodine tablets are available easily at all pharmaceutical stores and online websites. The metodine tablets come in the packaging of 325/250 mg pack containing 10 tablets.

Price in Pakistan

Metodine tablet's price is budget-friendly and inexpensive.

Uses

The tablets must be used only on your doctor’s prescription. The detailed metodine tablet uses are listed below. Make sure you have the following conditions before using the medicine.

Metodine tablets are used for the treatment of bacterial infections in the stomach and intestines.
Metodine tablets are also used for treating vaginal infections caused due to bacteria.
The metodine tablet for stomach pain caused due to bacterial and parasitic infection in the stomach or intestine is also recommended.
The tablets are also used to treat extra-intestinal amebiasis caused due to spread of the parasite Entamoeba histolytic.
Metodine tablet for loose motion is used in children.
The medication is also used for liver, skin, and respiratory tract infections if the parasite spreads to these organs.
The metodine tablet for diarrhea caused due to poor hygienic conditions is also used.

Composition

The metodine tablet formula describing its ingredients is given below.

Metronidazole is the active component of tablets.
Metronidazole Benzoate. It is the derivative of metronidazole.
Di-diiodohydroxyquinoline.

It is used to treat bacterial and Amoebic infections of the Vagina, Stomach or Intestines, Liver, Skin, Joints, Brain, Heart, and Respiratory tract.

Dosage

Availability

Metodine tablets are available easily at all pharmaceutical stores and online websites. The metodine tablets come in the packaging of 325/250 mg pack containing 10 tablets.

Price in Pakistan

Metodine tablet's price is budget-friendly and inexpensive.

Precautions

The necessary precautions must be read before using the medicine to avoid any adverse effects. the essential metodine tablet precautions are listed below.

Do not take the medicine if you are allergic to metronidazole, nitroimidazole, or any of its other ingredients.
Do not take the medicine without a doctor's prescription if you are allergic to the antibiotic tinidazole as it can cause adverse reactions.
Brief your doctor about your history of a medical condition, diseases, allergies, and medications you are already using.
Tell your doctor if you are suffering from any liver or kidney disorder before using the metodine tablets.
Tell your doctor if your blood cell count level is low or you are suffering from any blood disorder.
Do not take the metodine tablets if you are breastfeeding your child as the medicine passes to the milk.
It is recommended to take the metodine tablets only upon the doctor's advice if you are pregnant.
If you are at end-stage kidney disorder do not take the tablet without any physician’s prescription.
Do not have any vaccination while completing the metodine tablets course.
Avoid consuming alcohol or marijuana while taking metodine tablets as it can cause gastrointestinal complications.
Keep the tablets away from the reach of children.
Keep the metodine tablets in a cool and dry place.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor/Pharmacist your medical history of, Liver disease, Kidney disease, Low blood cell counts. This medication passes into breast milk. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor before breast-feeding. Please consult your doctor when taking this medicine if you are pregnant.

Side Effects

The potential metodine tablet side effects are described below. You might experience few or none of them. It is advisable to rush to your doctor immediately if you notice severe or prolonged adverse effects. To avoid the side effects read the precautions first and take the medicine only on the doctor's prescription.

Dizziness.
Stomach bloating.
Nausea or vomiting.
Constipation.
Loss of appetite.
Painful urination.
Agitation.
Back pain.
Irritability.
Difficulty in coordination.

Extreme side effects include sore throat, bruising, bleeding, abdominal cramps, extreme vomiting, or the occurrence of new infections.

It can cause Agitation, Back pain, Blindness, Dizziness, Irritability, Lack of co-ordination.

Precautions
Side Effects

The necessary precautions must be read before using the medicine to avoid any adverse effects. the essential metodine tablet precautions are listed below.

Do not take the medicine if you are allergic to metronidazole, nitroimidazole, or any of its other ingredients.
Do not take the medicine without a doctor's prescription if you are allergic to the antibiotic tinidazole as it can cause adverse reactions.
Brief your doctor about your history of a medical condition, diseases, allergies, and medications you are already using.
Tell your doctor if you are suffering from any liver or kidney disorder before using the metodine tablets.
Tell your doctor if your blood cell count level is low or you are suffering from any blood disorder.
Do not take the metodine tablets if you are breastfeeding your child as the medicine passes to the milk.
It is recommended to take the metodine tablets only upon the doctor's advice if you are pregnant.
If you are at end-stage kidney disorder do not take the tablet without any physician’s prescription.
Do not have any vaccination while completing the metodine tablets course.
Avoid consuming alcohol or marijuana while taking metodine tablets as it can cause gastrointestinal complications.
Keep the tablets away from the reach of children.
Keep the metodine tablets in a cool and dry place.