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Menor is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Suspension. Bacterial Infections, Stomach Infection, Amebiasis are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Menor have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Menor depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The side effects typically associated with Menor include Nausea or vomiting, Headache. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Menor can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Menor are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Menor has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Menor has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Menor related warnings section.
Menor can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Menor in conditions like Liver Disease, Heart Disease, Peripheral Neuropathy. Other contraindications of Menor have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Menor have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Menor is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Menor is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Menor safe for pregnant women?
Menor may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Menor again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Menor safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Menor. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Menor on the Kidneys?
Menor may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Menor on the Liver?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Menor on the liver, information on safety of Menor for liver is unavailable.
What is the effect of Menor on the Heart?
Using Menor does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Menor should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Menor unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Menor habit forming or addictive?
Menor is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Menor
Using Menor with some foods may lead to harmful effects. Take your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Menor
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Menor.
Yes, Menor can cause stomach upset, abdominal cramps, constipation, and nausea. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing these symptoms after taking this drug.
Yes, Menor can cause constipation and other stomach related side effects such as nausea, abdominal cramps, and stomach discomfort. You are recommended to eat non-spicy light meals along with fibrous fruits to avoid constipation and other stomach related problems. However, in case of severe constipation please inform your doctor right away.
Menor can be taken orally preferably after a light meal. This medicine can applied topically also. Duration, of course, will vary according to the severity of bacterial/protozoal infection.
Menor is a brand name of metronidazole. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called nitroimidazoles. It has anti-amoebic and anti-protozoal property. It is available in different forms such as tablets, capsules, suspensions, and creams. It is used to treat amoebic and protozoal infections.
Yes, Menor may be carcinogenic (cancer-causing) if taken beyond prescribed dosage. As per FDA reports, it has shown cancer-causing properties in rats and mice in clinical trials. Therefore, take this medicine strictly as per instructions and do not use it unnecessarily.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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