Leaflet METRONIDAZOL IRCON 500mg ovules
Indicated for: bacterial and protozoal infections
Route of administration: vaginal
Substance: metronidazole (nitroimidazole antimicrobial)
ATC: G01AF01 (Genito urinary system and sex hormones | Antiinfectives and antiseptics, excl. combinations with corticosteroids | Imidazole derivatives)
Dose adjustment may be needed in kidney disease.
Risk of severe allergic reaction. Seek urgent medical help if serious symptoms occur.
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.
General data about METRONIDAZOL IRCON 500mg
- Substance: metronidazole
- Date of latest medicines list: 01-05-2020
- Product code: W66627001
- Concentration: 500mg
- Pharmaceutical form: ovules
- Quantity: 10
- Product type: Generic medicine
- 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