Metronidazole 500mg Infusion is an antibiotic medicine that helps your body fight infections caused by bacteria and parasites. It is used to treat infections of the liver, stomach, intestines, vagina, brain, heart, lungs, bones and skin.

Used in treating many bacterial infections of various organs of the body

Uses of Metronidazole Infusion

Treatment of Bacterial infections
Treatment of Parasitic infections

Benefits of Metronidazole Infusion

In Treatment of Bacterial infections

Metronidazole 500mg Infusion is a versatile antibiotic medicine that can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. These include infections of the blood, brain, lungs, bones, joints, urinary tract, stomach, and intestines. It can also be used to treat gum ulcers and other dental infections (abscesses), leg ulcers, and pressure sores. It works by stopping the growth of the bacteria causing the infection.

This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant. This medicine is generally safe to use while pregnant or breastfeeding, but you should ask your doctor.

In Treatment of Parasitic infections

Metronidazole 500mg Infusion is an antibiotic medicine that helps treat many parasitic infections such as amoebic dysentery. It works by stopping the growth of parasites causing the infection. This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all parasites are killed and do not become resistant. This medicine is generally safe to use while pregnant or breastfeeding, but you should ask your doctor.

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Side effects of Metronidazole Infusion

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Metronidazole

Headache
Dryness in mouth
Nausea
Metallic taste

How to use Metronidazole Infusion

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Consuming alcohol while taking Metronidazole 500mg Infusion may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Metronidazole 500mg Infusion is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

Metronidazole 500mg Infusion should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
If a single dose of Metronidazole 500mg Infusion is used, it is recommended to hold breastfeeding for 12-24 hours to allow the removal of the drug.

Driving

UNSAFE

Metronidazole 500mg Infusion may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Metronidazole 500mg Infusion may make you feel sleepy, dizzy, confused. You may have hallucinations, fits (convulsions) or temporary eyesight problems (such as blurred or double vision) affecting your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Metronidazole 500mg Infusion is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Metronidazole 500mg Infusion is recommended.
Patients undergoing kidney dialysis should take this medicine after the dialysis treatment.

Liver

CAUTION

Metronidazole 500mg Infusion should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Metronidazole 500mg Infusion may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

Metronidazole 500mg Infusion treats infections caused by bacteria and parasites.
It may cause side effects like nausea, stomach upset, and a metallic taste in the mouth.
Do not drink alcohol during or for 2-3 days after treatment with this medicine. You may develop nausea, vomiting, flushing and headache.
Inform your doctor if you have liver disease. Your dose may need to be adjusted in severe liver disease.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Nitroimidazole

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Action Class

5-Nitroimidazole (Antiprotozoal & Antibacterial)

Patient concerns

Scar on face due to bacterial infections

Dr. Atul Jain

Dermatology

Pic is not clear, plz visit for proper opinion

I am suffering from motions(watery) since yesterday. Could you please suggest medicines

Dr. Pushkar Mani

Physician

metronidazole 400 mg twice daily for 3 days

My baby suffering by loose motion from 6 7 day she already took ofloxacin and metronidazole syrup but not control can in give her norfloxacin and metronidazole combination. It will help to cute please suggest

Dr. Amit Modi

Paediatrics

Antibiotics are only given for infective bacterial gastroentritis. Change of antibiotics or new antibiotics cannot be advised online as these are prescription drugs.

FAQs

How long does Metronidazole 500mg Infusion take to work?

Usually, Metronidazole 500mg Infusion starts working within 1 hour of its administration. However, it may take around 2-3 days to make you feel better while taking Metronidazole 500mg Infusion. If you do not experience any significant reduction in your symptoms, consult your doctor.

How is Metronidazole 500mg Infusion administered?

Metronidazole 500mg Infusion should be administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Metronidazole 500mg Infusion.

Can I drink alcohol while using Metronidazole 500mg Infusion?

No, avoid drinking alcohol while taking Metronidazole 500mg Infusion. Moreover, you should avoid alcohol even after 3 days of finishing the complete course. Drinking alcohol can cause an unpleasant reaction (Disulfiram like reaction) with symptoms such as stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, headache, flushing or redness of the face.

Can the use of Metronidazole 500mg Infusion cause metallic taste?

Yes, Metronidazole 500mg Infusion may cause a temporary metallic taste. This metallic taste can be reduced by staying hydrated, brushing teeth after the meals and chewing sugar-free gum or mints.

What if I take more than the recommended dose of Metronidazole 500mg Infusion?

If you have taken Metronidazole 500mg Infusion in excess (more than the recommended dose), immediately contact your doctor or report to the nearest hospital. Overdose of Metronidazole 500mg Infusion may cause loss of appetite, metallic taste, headache, dizziness, insomnia or drowsiness.

What if there is no improvement after using Metronidazole 500mg Infusion?

Inform your doctor if you did not feel better even after completing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him/her if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.

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