Pregnancy Interaction

• Safe for the most part during pregnancy after the first trimester.
• Don't do anything during the first trimester unless you have to.
• There is no proof that it hurts the fetus when used later in pregnancy.
• Only a doctor should be able to utilize this.
• You shouldn't drink alcohol at all during therapy and for 48 hours following your final dose.

Faq For Medicine

Q1. What is the purpose of Metron 400 mg?

It tackles illnesses caused by bacteria and parasites, such as diarrhea, vaginal infections, tooth infections, liver abscesses, and abdominal infections.

Q2. Can I eat it with food?

Yes, taking it with food makes your stomach feel better.

Q3. Does it make things taste like metal?

Yes, it's usual to have a metallic taste in your mouth.

Q4. Can I drink while I'm getting treatment?

NO. When you mix alcohol with metronidazole, you can have really bad responses, like vomiting, cramping, and flushing.

Q5. Is it safe for kids?

Adults normally take tablets, and children get syrup according on their weight.

Q6. Is it okay to use for loose stools?

Yes, it is used to treat amoebic diarrhea and giardiasis, but not viral diarrhea.

Expert Advice

• You shouldn't drink alcohol while you're taking this medicine or for 48 hours after you stop taking it.
• Finish the whole course, even if your symptoms get better quickly.
• Take it with food to keep your stomach from getting upset.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver problems or seizures.
• Some patients get black urine from this (not harmful).
• Do not drive if you feel dizzy or confused.
• Stay hydrated to help your body heal.

Side Effects

• Side Effects That Happen Often
• Feeling sick
• Throwing up
• Taste of metal
• Not wanting to eat
• Diarrhea
• Cramps in the stomach
• Pain in the head
• Dark urine (not harmful)
• Side Effects That Are Very Bad (rare)
• Numbness and tingling (neuropathy)
• Seizures
• Changes in mood or confusion
• Very bad allergic reaction
• Problems with the liver
• Get medical help right once if you have serious symptoms.

 How It Works

• Metron 400 mg has Metronidazole in it, which
• Gets into cells of bacteria and protozoa
• Stops DNA synthesis
• Causes cells to die
• Works well against anaerobic bacteria and species like Entamoeba, Giardia, and Trichomonas.

Medicine Interaction

• Big Interactions
• Alcohol can cause a severe reaction that is similar to disulfiram.
• Warfarin raises the risk of bleeding.
• Disulfiram can cause confusion and psychosis.
• Risk of lithium toxicity rises
• Phenytoin and Phenobarbital lower the levels of Metronidazole.
• Cimetidine raises the levels of Metronidazole.
• Interaction with food
• Food is safe and helps with stomach problems.

 How to Use

• Take one pill two to three times a day as directed.
• Eat with food.
• Drink water and swallow entire.
• Don't miss any doses; take the whole course.
• If you miss a dosage, take it as soon as you can. If the next dose is close, skip it.
• Don't take twice as much.
• Don't drink alcohol while you're getting therapy.

 Uses / indications

• Amoebic dysentery (amoebiasis)
• Giardiasis
• Bacterial vaginosis
• Trichomoniasis
• Inflammation of the pelvis
• Infections in the mouth
• Abscess in the liver
• Infections after surgery
• Infections caused by anaerobic bacteria
• Parasites cause diarrhea