Metronidazole Infusion 500mg, Metronidazole Hydrochloride Infusion 500mg

1.Product name:Metronidazole infusion
2.Specification:500mg
3.Package:1 bottle/box
4.Shelf life:36 months
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Metronidazole 500 mg/100 ml Intravenous Infusion
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if you are suffering from liver disease
if you are actively suffering from disease of the nervous
system. In this case you should inform your doctor,
particularly if you experience poor coordination (ataxia),
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dizziness or confusion during the treatment
if you are undergoing kidney dialysis
if you are on low sodium diet as this medicine contains 13.5 mmol
(310 mg) sodium per 100 ml.
Your doctor may want to carry out some tests if you receive this medicine for
more than 10 days.

If you have any further questions, ask your doctor
If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects
not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor.

In this leaflet:
1. What Metronidazole 500 mg/100 ml is and what it is used for
2. Before you are given Metronidazole 500 mg/100 ml
3. How Metronidazole 500 mg/100 ml is given
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store Metronidazole 500 mg/100 ml

Using Metronidazole 500 mg/100 ml with food and drink

What is it used for?

Do not drink any alcohol while receiving your medicine, and for 48 hours
afterwards. This might cause unpleasant side effects, such as feeling sick and
vomiting, abdominal pain, hot flushes, palpitations, and headache.

This medicine is used when oral medication is not possible, for the prevention
and treatment of infections caused by certain species of bacteria. It is used in
adults and children for:




Pregnancy and breast-feeding

the prevention of postoperative infections due to sensitive bacteria
in surgical procedure with a high risk of occurrence of this type of
infection
the treatment of severe established abdominal and gynaecological
infections where sensitive bacteria have been identified as the cause
or are suspected to be the cause.

This medicine should be avoided during pregnancy or breast-feeding unless
your doctor considers it essential.
It must not be given during the first three months of pregnancy.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.

Driving and Using machines
You should not drive or use machines while being treated with this medicine.

If you need any further information on your condition, please ask your doctor.

2. Before you are given Metronidazole 500 mg/100 ml

3. How Metronidazole 500 mg/100 ml is given
Your doctor will decide how much you need and when it will be given to you.

You MUST NOT receive Metronidazole 500 mg/100 ml



if you are suffering from, or have suffered from any end stage liver
disease



if you have blood cells disorders



if you are suffering from any uncontrolled disease of the nervous
system



Dosage and Method of Administration

If you are sensitive or allergic to metronidazole or any of the other
ingredients of this medicine

if you are less than 3 months pregnant or think you may be less than
3 months pregnant.

Each bag is one dose and will be administered through a plastic tube into a vein
using a drip. It will be given at a rate of approximately 5 ml/minute (equivalent
to the infusion of one bag over 20 to 60 minutes). As soon as possible after
the infusion has been completed, your treatment will be continued using oral
medication. Your doctor will decide when you can start to take oral medication
instead of the drip.
The amount you will be given depends upon
your age
your weight
your clinical condition and
the reason it is being prescribed for you.
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Date

It is available in a plastic bag containing 100 ml.

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Your medicine also contains the following inactive ingredients (excipients):
citric acid monohydrate, disodium phosphate dodecahydrate, sodium chloride
and water for injections.

Name

Your medicine contains metronidazole 500 mg per 100 ml (5 mg per ml). This
is a sterile solution for intravenous infusion free from bacterial endotoxin
(substances causing fever reactions).

Country

The active ingredient in your medicine is metronidazole. It is an antimicrobial
agent (an agent that kills micro-organisms or suppresses their multiplication
and growth).

What is this medicine?

1. What is Metronidazole 500 mg/100 ml and what is it
used for

For use under medical supervision.

Certain medicines are known to change the normal effect of this infusion.
Certain medicines can have their effect changed by this infusion. These
medicines should not be used at the same time as Metronidazole
500 mg/100 ml Intravenous Infusion. Please tell your doctor if you are taking or
have recently taken any of the following medicines:
warfarin (oral anticoagulant) as your blood clotting time will need to
be monitored more frequently
vecuronium
5-Fluoro-uracile
Lithium as lithium treatment should be reduced or stopped before you
are given Metronidazole
cholestyramine
phenytoin
cimetidine
ciclosporin
Please tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other
medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.

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