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Metronidazole 100mg
For stomach and other infections
MRP data last verified: August 2026. Source: NPPA Pharma Sahi Daam, reproduced under the NPPA copyright policy.
Private-brand substitutes: kam se zyada
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About Metronidazole
This information is from US FDA labels, for reference only. Always follow your doctor's advice.
Common side effects
- have been referable to the gastrointestinal tract
- particularly nausea
- sometimes accompanied by headache
- anorexia
- occasionally vomiting; diarrhea; epigastric distress;
- abdominal cramping
- constipation
Uses
- Symptomatic Trichomoniasis.
- Metronidazole tablets are indicated for the treatment of T.
- vaginalis infection in females and males when the presence of the trichomonad has been confirmed by appropriate laboratory procedures (wet smears and/or cultures).
- Asymptomatic Trichomoniasis.
- Metronidazole tablets are indicated in the treatment of asymptomatic T.
How to take
- Trichomoniasis: In the Female: One-day treatment − two grams of metronidazole tablets, given either as a single dose or in two divided doses of one gram each, given in the same day.
- Seven-day course of treatment − 250 mg three times daily for seven consecutive days.
- There is some indication from controlled comparative studies that cure rates as determined by vaginal smears and signs and symptoms, may be higher after a seven-day course of treatment than after a one-day treatment regimen.
- The dosage regimen should be individualized.
- Single-dose treatment can assure compliance, especially if administered under supervision, in those patients who cannot be relied on to continue the seven-day regimen.
Frequently Asked Questions about Metronidazole 100mg
What is the price of Metronidazole 100mg in India?
The price of Metronidazole 100mg in India depends on the manufacturer and channel.Private commercial brands vary from low-cost options to higher-priced branded formulations.
Is a Government Jan Aushadhi generic available for Metronidazole 100mg?
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