Is there a Government Jan Aushadhi version of Metronidazole Infusion 500mg?

Yes, Metronidazole Infusion 500mg is available under PMBI Jan Aushadhi (Code 172) for ₹8.25 per pack ().

How can I find cheap substitutes for Metronidazole Infusion 500mg?

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Metronidazole Infusion 500mg

Q: What is the price of Metronidazole Infusion 500mg in India?

Metronidazole Infusion 500mg pricing in India varies based on formulation. Official Government Jan Aushadhi generic rates start at discounted generic rates, while commercial brand substitutes range across market manufacturers.

For stomach and other infections

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Reference information

About Metronidazole Infusion

Source: OpenFDA

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 Infusion 500mg

What is the price of Metronidazole Infusion 500mg in India?

The price of Metronidazole Infusion 500mg 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 Infusion 500mg?

Metronidazole Infusion 500mg is listed under PMBI Jan Aushadhi (PMBI Code 172) at ₹8.25 per pack.

How to find lower-cost substitutes for Metronidazole Infusion 500mg?

Search the active salt formulation (Metronidazole Infusion 500mg) on Sasta Parcha to view private-brand substitutes ranked strictly low-to-high by per-unit price. Always consult your prescribing doctor or pharmacist before changing medicine brands.