Sprot P 400 mg Tablet

Sprot P 400 mg Tablet is an oral antibiotic tablet that contains 400 mg of metronidazole in each tablet. It belongs to the nitroimidazole class of antibiotics and antiprotozoal medicines. Doctors prescribe Sprot P 400 mg Tablet for certain bacterial and protozoal infections, including some infections of the gut, teeth, gums, skin, reproductive tract, and other anaerobic infections. It is only useful for infections caused by organisms that metronidazole can treat, not for viral illnesses like colds or flu.

How it works: Metronidazole works by entering sensitive bacteria and parasites and damaging their DNA, which stops them from growing and helps clear the infection. In tablet form, Sprot P 400 mg Tablet delivers the medicine through the digestive tract so it can be absorbed into the bloodstream and reach the infected area.

Sprot P 400 mg Tablet is a higher-strength tablet compared with lower metronidazole tablet strengths, so it is meant for patients whose doctor has decided that 400 mg per dose is appropriate. Because each tablet already contains a full 400 mg dose, it may reduce the number of tablets needed per day compared with smaller strengths, but it is not meant to be started or adjusted on your own. A clinician may choose this strength when a specific total daily dose is needed for an established infection.

• Anaerobic bacterial infections
• Protozoal infections
• Dental and gum infections
• Bacterial vaginosis
• Trichomoniasis
• Certain stomach and intestinal infections

• Swallow Sprot P 400 mg Tablet whole with a glass of water unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you otherwise.
• Take it exactly at the times prescribed; spacing doses evenly helps keep the medicine working well.
• You can take metronidazole with food or after a meal if it upsets your stomach.
• Finish the full course even if you feel better before the tablets are gone.
• 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 Sprot P 400 mg Tablet provides 400 mg of metronidazole, so the total daily amount depends on the infection being treated. It may be taken once, twice, or three times daily depending on the doctor’s prescription, and the maximum daily dose varies by indication and patient factors. Your doctor decides the exact schedule and duration for this strength, so do not change the dose 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
• Diarrhea
• Loss of appetite
• Headache
• Mild stomach pain
• Dizziness

• Do not drink alcohol while taking Sprot P 400 mg Tablet and for at least 3 days after finishing it, because severe flushing, nausea, vomiting, and cramps can occur.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, because metronidazole may need extra caution or dose adjustment.
• Use caution if you have a history of nerve problems, since metronidazole can cause peripheral neuropathy with prolonged or high-dose use.
• Let your prescriber know if you take blood thinners such as warfarin, because this medicine can increase bleeding risk.
• Tell your doctor about seizures, low blood counts, or a history of blood disorders before starting treatment.
• This 400 mg tablet is a full-strength prescription antibiotic dose, so it should only be used for the infection your doctor diagnosed.
• Do not drive or operate machinery if you feel dizzy, confused, or unusually tired after taking it.

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

Store Sprot P 400 mg Tablet in its original strip at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.