Dose adjustment in renal impairment
Dose adjustment may be needed in kidney disease.
Leaflet METRONIDAZOL B 5g/l 5mg / ml solution for infusion
- Product code:
- W42138003
- Quantity:
- 20
- Indicated for:
- bacterial and protozoal infections
- Route of administration:
- infusion
- Substance:
- metronidazole (nitroimidazole antimicrobial)
- ATC
- J01XD01 — Antiinfectives for systemic use | Other antibacterials | Imidazole derivatives
Precautions:
Anaphylaxis
Risk of severe allergic reaction. Seek urgent medical help if serious symptoms occur.
Colitis / severe diarrhea
Seek medical advice if severe or persistent diarrhea occurs.
Metronidazole is an antimicrobial medication used to treat infections caused by protozoa and anaerobic bacteria. It belongs to the nitroimidazole class and works by damaging the DNA of susceptible microorganisms, thereby inhibiting their growth and reproduction.
Metronidazole is indicated for the treatment of conditions such as bacterial vaginosis, trichomoniasis, giardiasis, amoebiasis, dental infections, abscesses, peritonitis, and postoperative infections. It is also used in combination with other medications to treat Helicobacter pylori infection in gastric ulcers.
The medication is available in the form of tablets, gels, creams, suppositories, or injectable solutions, with the dosage and duration of treatment varying depending on the type and severity of the infection.
Common side effects include nausea, metallic taste, diarrhea, headache, and dizziness. Rarely, allergic reactions or neurological disturbances, such as seizures or peripheral neuropathy, may occur. It is important to avoid alcohol consumption during treatment and for 48 hours after completing it, as it may cause a severe adverse reaction (disulfiram-like effect). Metronidazole should be used as directed by a healthcare provider.
Metronidazole is indicated for the treatment of conditions such as bacterial vaginosis, trichomoniasis, giardiasis, amoebiasis, dental infections, abscesses, peritonitis, and postoperative infections. It is also used in combination with other medications to treat Helicobacter pylori infection in gastric ulcers.
The medication is available in the form of tablets, gels, creams, suppositories, or injectable solutions, with the dosage and duration of treatment varying depending on the type and severity of the infection.
Common side effects include nausea, metallic taste, diarrhea, headache, and dizziness. Rarely, allergic reactions or neurological disturbances, such as seizures or peripheral neuropathy, may occur. It is important to avoid alcohol consumption during treatment and for 48 hours after completing it, as it may cause a severe adverse reaction (disulfiram-like effect). Metronidazole should be used as directed by a healthcare provider.
General data about METRONIDAZOL B 5g/l 5mg / ml
- Substance:
- metronidazole
- Date of latest medicines list:
- 01-06-2026
- Product code:
- W42138003
- Concentration:
- 5mg / ml
- Pharmaceutical form:
- solution for infusion
- Quantity:
- 20
- Product type:
- Generic medicine
- Price:
- 184.75 RON
- Prescription status:
- P-RF — Medicines dispensed with a medical prescription that is retained by the pharmacy and cannot be renewed.
Pharmaceutical forms available for metronidazole
Concentrations available for metronidazole
- 125mg
- 250mg
- 4%
- 4.5mg
- 500mg
- 500mg/100ml
- 5g/l
- 5mg/ml
Combinations with other substances
Compensation lists for METRONIDAZOL B 5g/l 5mg / ml Infomed
A - Sublist A with 90% discount from the reference price
- Price
- 184.75 RON
- Copayment
- 166.28 RON
- Patient
- 18.47 RON
NHP 1.A (C2) - People with HIV/AIDS and post-exposure treatment
- Price
- 184.75 RON
- Copayment
- 184.75 RON
- Patient
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