Metvin 200 mg Tablet

Metvin 200 mg Tablet is an antibiotic tablet that contains 200 mg of metronidazole in each dose. It belongs to the nitroimidazole class and is used to treat certain bacterial and protozoal infections. Metvin 200 mg Tablet may be prescribed for infections such as bacterial vaginosis, trichomoniasis, giardiasis, and some infections involving the gut, teeth, abdomen, or pelvis when metronidazole is appropriate.

How it works: Metronidazole works by entering the infection-causing microbes and damaging their genetic material, which stops them from growing and multiplying. As a tablet, Metvin 200 mg Tablet is swallowed and absorbed so the medicine can reach the infection site through the bloodstream.

Metvin 200 mg Tablet is a lower tablet strength that can be useful when a prescriber wants smaller, more flexible dosing than higher-strength metronidazole tablets. Because there are no other strengths or forms in this brand line listed here, this 200 mg tablet is the exact product designed for dose tailoring rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. Your doctor may choose this strength when a specific total daily dose needs to be divided into several tablets.

• Bacterial vaginosis
• Trichomoniasis
• Giardiasis
• Amoebiasis
• Certain anaerobic bacterial infections
• Dental or abdominal infections when prescribed

• Swallow Metvin 200 mg Tablet with a glass of water.
• Take it exactly at the times your doctor prescribed, even if you start feeling better.
• You may take it with food or after a meal if it upsets your stomach.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless your pharmacist or doctor specifically tells you to.
• Avoid alcohol during treatment and for at least 3 days after your last dose.
• Finish the full course unless your prescriber tells you to stop.

Each Metvin 200 mg Tablet provides 200 mg of metronidazole, so the total daily dose depends on how many tablets your doctor prescribes and how often you take them. It may be taken once daily or divided into 2 to 3 doses per day depending on the infection; the maximum daily amount varies by condition and must be set by a clinician. Do not change the number of tablets per dose or the number of doses per day on your own.

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
• Loss of appetite
• Diarrhea
• Stomach upset
• Headache
• Dizziness

• Do not drink alcohol during treatment and for at least 3 days after the last dose, or you may get severe flushing, nausea, or vomiting.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, because metronidazole may need closer monitoring.
• Use caution when driving or operating machinery if this tablet makes you dizzy or drowsy.
• Tell your prescriber about any history of seizures or nerve problems, since metronidazole can sometimes worsen these.
• Let your doctor know if you are taking warfarin or other blood thinners, because bleeding risk may increase.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding so the benefits and risks can be reviewed.
• Do not use it for an infection unless a clinician has confirmed metronidazole is appropriate.

• Alcohol
• Warfarin and other anticoagulants
• Lithium
• Disulfiram
• Phenytoin or phenobarbital

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