Therapeutic Group

Indication Dosage

Metronidazole is a pharmaceutical medication commonly prescribed to treat a range of bacterial and parasitic infections. It is primarily indicated for conditions such as bacterial vaginosis, trichomoniasis, and certain types of anaerobic bacterial infections, including those in the gastrointestinal tract. Metronidazole works by inhibiting the growth of microorganisms and is particularly effective against anaerobic bacteria and protozoa. Your healthcare provider may prescribe Metronidazole to help alleviate the symptoms associated with these infections, promoting a return to optimal health.

Anaerobic Infections: 

Oral: 

• Adult: 400 - 500 Mg Every8 Hours Usually Treated For 7 Days (for 10-14 Days In Clostridium Difficile Infection) 
• Children 1 Month: 7.5 Mg/kg Every 12 Hours; 
• 2 Months - 11 Yrs: 7.5 Mg/kg Every 8 Hours (max per Dose 400 Mg); 
• 12-17 Years: 400 Mg Every 8 Hours Usually Treatedfor 7 Days (for 10-14 Days In Clostridium Difficile Infection) 

By IV Infusion: 

• Adult: 500 Mg Every 8 Hours Usually Treated For 7 Days (for 10-14 Days In Clostridium Difficile Infection), Infusion To Be Given Over 20 Minutes 

Helicobacter Pylori Eradication In Combination With Other Drugs: 

Oral: 

• Adult: 400 Mg 2-3 Times Daily 

Helicobacter Pylori Eradication Failure (combination, Two-week Regimen): 

Oral: 

• Adult: 400-500 Mg 3 Times A Day For 2 Weeks 

Fistulating Crohn's Disease: 

Oral: 

•  Adult: 10-20 Mg/kg Daily In Divided Doses, Usual Dose 400-500 Mg 3 Times A Day Usually Given For 1 Month But No Longer Than 3 Months (risk Of Peripheral Neuropathy) 

Leg Ulcers And Pressure Sores: 

Oral: 

• Adult: 400 Mg Every 8 Hours For 7 Days 

Bacterial Vaginosis (including Gardnerella Vaginalis Infection): 

Oral: 

• Adult: 400-500 Mg Twice Daily For 5-7 Days, Alternatively 2 G For 1 Dose 

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease: 

Oral: 

• Adult: 400 Mg Twice Daily For 14 Days 

Acute Ulcerative Gingivitis: 

Oral: 

• Adult: 400 Mg Every 8 Hours For 3 Days 
• Children 1-2 Yrs: 50 Mg Every 8 Hours For 3 Days; 
• 3-6 Yrs: 100 Mg Every 12 Hours For 3 Days;
• 7-9 Yrs: 100 Mg Every 8 Hours For 3 Days; 
• 10-17 Yrs: 200-250 Mg Every 8 Hours For 3 Days 

Acute Oral Infections: 

Oral: 

• Adult: 400 Mg Every 8 Hours For 3-7 Days 
• Children 1-2 Yrs: 50 Mg Every 8 Hours For 3-7 Days; 
• 3-6 Yrs: 100 Mg Every 12 Hours For 3-7 Days; 
• 7-9 Yrs: 100 Mg Every 8 Hours For 3-7 Days; 
• 10-17 Years: 200-250 Mg Every 8 Hours For 3-7 Days 

Surgical Prophylaxis: 

Oral: 

• Adult: 400-500 Mg, To Be Administered 2 Hours Before Surgery, Then 400-500 Mg Every 8 Hours If Required For Up To 3 Doses (in High-risk Procedures) 

By IV Infusion: 

• Adult: 500 Mg, To Be Administered Up To 30 Minutes Before The Procedure, Then 500 Mg Every 8 Hours If Required For Up To 3 Further Doses (in High-risk Procedures) 

Invasive Intestinal Amoebiasis, Extra-intestinal Amoebiasis (including Liver Abscess): 

Oral: 

• Adult: 800 Mg 3 Times A Day For 5 Days In Intestinal Infection (for 5-10 Days In Extra-intestinal Infection) 
• Children 1-2 Yrs: 200 Mg 3 Times A Day;
• 3-6 Yrs: 200 Mg 4 Times A Day; 7-9 Yrs: 400 Mg 3 Times A Day; 
• 10-17 Yrs: 800 Mg 3 Times A Day; Doses For 5 Days In intestinal Infection (for 5-10 Days In Extra-intestinal Infection) 

Urogenital Trichomoniasis: 

Oral: 

• Adult: 200 Mg 3 Times A Day For 7 Days, Alternatively400-500 Mg Twice Daily For 5-7 Days, Alternatively 2 G For 1 Dose 
• Children 1-2 Yrs: 50 Mg 3 Times A Day For 7 Days; 
• 3-6 Yrs: 100 Mg Twice Daily For 7 Days; 
• 7-9 Yrs: 100 Mg 3 Times A Day For 7 Days; 
• 10-17 Yrs: 200 Mg 3 Times A Day For 7 Days, Alternatively 400-500 Mg Twice Daily For 5-7 Days, Alternatively 2 G For 1 Dose 

Giardiasis: 

Oral: 

• Adult: 2 G Once Daily For 3 Days, Alternatively 400 Mg3 Times A Day For 5 Days, Alternatively 500 Mg Twice Daily For 7-10 Days 
• Children 1-2 Yrs: 500 Mg Once Daily For 3 Days; 
• 3-6 Yrs: 600-800 Mg Once Daily For 3 Days; 
• 7-9 Yrs: 1 G Once Daily For 3 Days;
• 10-17 Yrs: 2 G Once Daily For 3 Days, Alternatively400 Mg 3 Times A Day For 5 Days, Alternatively 500 Mg twice Daily For 7-10 Days

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