Metrogyl 200 mg Tablet

Metrogyl 200 mg Tablet is an oral antibiotic tablet that contains 200 mg of metronidazole in each tablet. It belongs to the nitroimidazole class and is used to treat certain bacterial and protozoal infections, especially those caused by anaerobic organisms. Metrogyl 200 mg Tablet is prescribed for infections such as some stomach, intestinal, dental, vaginal, and skin infections when metronidazole is the right choice. It should be used only when a clinician has identified an infection that this medicine can treat.

How it works: Metronidazole works by entering susceptible bacteria and parasites and damaging their genetic material, which stops them from growing and surviving. In tablet form, Metrogyl 200 mg Tablet is absorbed after swallowing and then works throughout the body to reach the infection site.

Metrogyl 200 mg Tablet is a lower-strength tablet compared with Metrogyl 400 mg Tablet, so it may suit dosing plans that need smaller, more flexible amounts per dose. A doctor may choose the 200 mg tablet when a patient needs a tailored dose, when divided doses are preferred, or when a lower per-tablet amount helps fit the treatment schedule more precisely.

• Bacterial vaginosis
• Trichomoniasis
• Amoebiasis
• Giardiasis
• Dental and gum infections
• Other anaerobic bacterial infections

• Swallow Metrogyl 200 mg Tablet with water; do not crush or chew unless your prescriber tells you to.
• Take it exactly at the times your doctor prescribes, with or without food.
• If it upsets your stomach, taking it after a meal may help.
• Finish the full course even if you start to feel better.
• Avoid alcohol during treatment and for at least 3 days after the last dose.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Each Metrogyl 200 mg Tablet provides 200 mg of metronidazole, so some treatment plans use one or more tablets per dose depending on the infection. It may be taken once daily or in divided doses, and the total amount per day varies by condition and patient factors; your doctor decides the exact schedule and maximum daily dose for you.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Metronidazole may include:

• Nausea
• A metallic or bitter taste
• Loss of appetite
• Mild stomach upset
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Dizziness

• Do not drink alcohol while taking Metrogyl 200 mg Tablet or for at least 3 days after finishing it, because alcohol can cause a severe reaction.
• Use caution if you have liver disease, since metronidazole may stay in your body longer.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of blood disorders, seizures, or nerve problems.
• This tablet can cause dizziness or drowsiness in some people, so be careful driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Tell your clinician about all medicines you take, especially blood thinners and seizure medicines.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, use only if your doctor says the benefit outweighs the risk.
• Contact your doctor if symptoms do not improve or if they worsen during treatment.

• Alcohol and products containing alcohol
• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Lithium
• Phenytoin or phenobarbital
• Disulfiram

Store Metrogyl 200 mg Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture and excessive heat.