Metrogyl Suspension 60 mL

Metrogyl Suspension 60 mL is an oral antibiotic suspension containing metronidazole, supplied in a 60 mL bottle. It belongs to the nitroimidazole class of anti-infective medicines and is used to treat certain bacterial and parasitic infections. Because it is a suspension, it is designed to be shaken and measured as a liquid, which can be helpful for patients who have trouble swallowing tablets or need flexible dosing.

How it works: Metronidazole works by entering the infection-causing organisms and damaging their DNA, which stops them from growing and surviving. In suspension form, it is swallowed as a liquid so the medicine can be taken when a tablet or capsule is not suitable.

Metrogyl Suspension 60 mL is a bottle size, not a higher-dose tablet, so the amount taken is measured in milliliters rather than fixed pills. This form may be chosen for children or adults who need an oral liquid, and the dose can be adjusted more precisely by the prescriber than with a solid form.

• Bacterial infections caused by anaerobic organisms
• Certain parasitic infections
• Dental and gum infections when prescribed
• Infections of the abdomen or pelvis when prescribed
• Other doctor-directed infections sensitive to metronidazole

• Shake the Metrogyl Suspension 60 mL bottle well before each dose.
• Measure each dose with an oral syringe, medicine cup, or spoon marked in mL; do not guess.
• Take it exactly at the times your doctor prescribes, with or after food if stomach upset occurs.
• 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 remembered unless it is almost time for the next one; do not double up.

Each bottle contains 60 mL of Metrogyl Suspension, and the exact dose is prescribed in mL based on the infection, age, and body weight. It may be taken once daily or divided into several doses per day depending on the indication, and the maximum daily amount is set by the doctor for the specific patient.

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
• Abdominal upset or cramps
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Darkened urine
• Loss of appetite

• Do not drink alcohol while taking Metrogyl Suspension 60 mL and for at least 3 days after the last dose.
• Use caution if you have liver disease, because metronidazole can build up in the body.
• Tell your clinician if you take blood thinners such as warfarin, since this medicine can raise bleeding risk.
• Let your doctor know if you have a history of nerve problems, seizures, or brain disease.
• This liquid may contain sweeteners or other inactive ingredients, so ask about any ingredient allergies or sugar concerns.
• Do not drive or operate machinery if you feel dizzy, drowsy, or unwell after a dose.
• Use exactly as prescribed for the full course; stopping early can let the infection come back.

• Alcohol or alcohol-containing products
• Warfarin and other anticoagulants
• Lithium
• Phenytoin or phenobarbital
• Disulfiram

Store Metrogyl Suspension 60 mL at room temperature, tightly closed, away from moisture and direct heat, and keep it out of reach of children.