Metrogyl ER 600 mg Tablet

Metrogyl ER 600 mg Tablet is a prescription antibiotic tablet that contains 600 mg of metronidazole in each tablet. It belongs to the nitroimidazole class and is used to treat certain bacterial and parasitic infections. This metronidazole tablet is designed for oral use and may be prescribed for infections in the gut, reproductive tract, skin, teeth, or other areas depending on the diagnosis. It only works against susceptible organisms and is not useful for viral illnesses like colds or flu.

How it works: Metronidazole enters the infection-causing microbes and damages their DNA, which stops them from growing and multiplying. In tablet form, Metrogyl ER 600 mg Tablet is swallowed and absorbed into the body to reach the infection site through the bloodstream.

Metrogyl ER 600 mg Tablet is a higher-strength metronidazole tablet, so it may be chosen when a doctor wants a larger dose per tablet than lower-strength metronidazole products. Because each tablet delivers 600 mg, it can reduce pill count for some treatment plans, but it is not meant to be used like a lower-dose starting tablet unless your prescriber specifically directs it. This strength is suited only for people whose infection and dosing schedule have been assessed by a clinician.

• Bacterial vaginosis
• Trichomoniasis
• Giardiasis
• Amoebiasis
• Anaerobic bacterial infections
• Dental and gum infections caused by susceptible organisms

• Swallow Metrogyl ER 600 mg Tablet whole with a glass of water unless your doctor gives different instructions.
• Take it exactly on the schedule prescribed; spacing the doses evenly helps keep the medicine working properly.
• You may take it with food if it upsets your stomach.
• Do not crush, chew, or split the tablet unless a pharmacist or prescriber specifically says it is okay for your product.
• Avoid alcohol during treatment and for at least 3 days after the last dose.
• Finish the full course even if you start feeling better before it is done.

Each Metrogyl ER 600 mg Tablet provides 600 mg of metronidazole per tablet. Depending on the infection, a doctor may prescribe it once daily or in divided doses, and the total daily amount must be individualized rather than self-chosen. The maximum daily dose depends on the condition being treated and the patient's medical history, so use only the dose your prescriber sets.

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

Common side effects of Metronidazole may include:

• Nausea
• Metallic taste in the mouth
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Stomach pain or cramping
• Loss of appetite
• Dizziness

• Do not drink alcohol while taking Metrogyl ER 600 mg Tablet and for at least 3 days after finishing it.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, because metronidazole may need closer monitoring or a lower dose.
• Use caution if you drive or operate machinery, especially if you feel dizzy or sleepy after a dose.
• Tell your clinician if you take warfarin or other blood thinners, because this tablet can increase bleeding risk.
• Report any numbness or tingling right away, since nerve side effects can happen with metronidazole, especially with higher or prolonged dosing.
• Let your prescriber know if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or may become pregnant before starting treatment.
• If you have a history of seizures or blood disorders, your doctor should review this medicine carefully before prescribing it.

• Alcohol-containing products, including some cough syrups and mouthwashes
• Warfarin and other anticoagulants
• Lithium
• Disulfiram
• Certain seizure medicines such as phenobarbital or phenytoin

Store Metrogyl ER 600 mg Tablet in the original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.