JPM Brand Name
Metrozole
Generic Name
Metronidazole
Category
Antiprotozoal Drugs
Indications
Amebiasis: METROZOLE is indicated in the treatment of extraintestinal amebiasis, including amebic liver abscess caused by Entamoeba histolytica and in the treatment of acute intestinal amebiasis.
The treatment of brain abscess, bone and joint infections, central nervous system (CNS) infections, endocarditis, intra-abdominal infections, pelvic infections in females, pneumonia, bacterial septicemia, and skin and soft tissue infections caused by Bacteroides species, including B. fragilis group, and Clostridium, Peptococcus and Peptostreptococcus species.
Treatment of symptomatic and asymptomatic trichomoniasis, in males and females, caused by T. vaginalis.
METROZOLE is used orally in the treatment of bacterial vaginosis.
METROZOLE Vaginal Suppositories are indicated in the local treatment of bacterial (nonspecific) vaginosis and trichomoniasis.
Available Doses
250mg, 500mg, 125mg/5ml.