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Metrozee 400 Tablet Benefits & Uses

Metrozee 400 Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Bacterial Infections
Stomach Infection (Read More - How to Combat Stomach Infections: Effective Home Solutions)
Amebiasis
Giardiasis
Diarrhoea (Read More - Home Remedies for Diarrhoea)
Parasitic Infections

Other Benefits

Metrozee 400 Tablet Dosage & How to Take

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

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 7.5 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Female)	Disease: Endocarditis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 7.5 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 7.5 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 750 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 750 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 7.5 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 750 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Metrozee 400 Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Metrozee 400 Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Metrozee is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Metrozee 400 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Metrozee. If you see any side effects, stop taking Metrozee immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Metrozee again, only after your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Metrozee 400 Tablet on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Metrozee on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Metrozee 400 Tablet on the Liver?

Side effects of Metrozee rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Metrozee 400 Tablet on the Heart?

Side effects of Metrozee rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Metrozee 400 Tablet with Other Drugs

Metrozee 400 Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Life Threatening

Disulfiram

Severe

Moderate

Phenytoin

Amoxicillin

Mild

Amitriptyline

Metrozee 400 Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Metrozee 400 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Heart Disease
Diabetes
Peripheral Neuropathy
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)

Frequently asked Questions about Metrozee 400 Tablet

Is this Metrozee 400 Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Metrozee 400 Tablet is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Metrozee 400 Tablet. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Metrozee 400 Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Metrozee 400 Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Metrozee 400 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Metrozee 400 Tablet

You can take Metrozee 400 Tablet with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Metrozee 400 Tablet

Taking alcohol with Metrozee 400 Tablet can be dangerous.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Metrozee 400 Tablet

Question about 5 years ago

Can Metrozee cause high blood sugar?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

No, Metrozee cannot cause hyperglycemia (high blood sugar). There are no known cases. However, if you are in doubt you can discuss with your doctor to find out exact the cause for high blood sugar levels.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Metrozee cause high blood pressure?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

No, Metrozee does not cause high blood pressure (hypertension). However, if you are in doubt you can discuss with your doctor to find out the exact reason behind high blood pressure.

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Metrozee?

Dr. Amit Singh MBBS , General Physician

Metrozee 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Metrozee used to treat diarrhea?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

No, Metrozee is not used directly to treat diarrhea. However, it is used to treat the symptoms of giardiasis (intestinal infection) such as dehydration from diarrhea.