Metronidazole benzoate oral suspension

Metronidazole Benzoate Ph Eur 320mg/5ml Excipients with known effect: Sorbitol Solution 70% (E420) 0.8mg/5ml Propylene Glycol (E1520) 155.5mg/5ml Sucrose 625mg/5ml Glucose 1100mg/5ml Methyl hydroxybenzoate (E218)1mg/5ml Ethyl hydroxybenzoate (E214) 5mg/5ml Propyl hydroxybenzoate (E216) 4mg/5ml For excipients see section 6.1 3. Pharmaceutical form Metronidazole Oral Suspension is indicated in the prophylaxis and treatment of infections in which anaerobic bacteria have been identified or are suspected as the pathogen. Metronidazole Oral Suspension is active against a wide range of pathogenic micro-organisms, notably Trichomonas vaginalis, Entamoeba histolytica, Giardia lamblia, Balantidium coli and other species of bacteroides, fusobacteria, eubacteria, clostridia, gardnerella vaginalis and anaerobic cocci. It is indicated in Adults, Children and Newborns with a gestation age of over 40 weeks for: • The treatment of septicaemia, bacteraemia, brain abscess, necrotising pneumonia, osteomyelitis, puerperal sepsis, pelvic abscess, pelvic cellulitis, peritonitis and post-operative wound infections from which one or more pathogenic anaerobes have been isolated. • The prevention of post-operative infections caused by anaerobic bacteria particularly species of bacteroides and anaerobic streptococci. Adults and Children over 10 years only for: • Bacterial vaginosis (also known as non-specific vaginitis, anaerobic vaginitis or Gardnerella vaginitis). • Acute dental infections (e.g. ac...

Contents of this leaflet • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Name of medicine Metronidazole Brand names: Flagyl, Flagyl S, Norzol Why is it important for my child to take Metronidazole ? It is important that your child takes this medicine in the way that your doctor has told you to so that it kills the harmful bacteria and gets rid of their infection. What is Metronidazole available as? • Tablets: 200 mg, 400 mg • Liquid medicine (suspension): 200 mg in 5 mL When should I give Metronidazole Metronidazole is usually given three times a day. This should be in the morning, early afternoon and at bedtime. Ideally, these times are at least 6 hours apart, for example 8 am, 2 pm and 8 pm. Give the medicine at about the same time(s) each day so that this becomes part of your child’s daily routine, which will help you to remember. How much should I give? Your doctor will work out the amount of Metronidazole (the dose) that is right for your child. The dose will be shown on the medicine label. Liquid medicine • Shake the medicine well. • Measure out the right amount using an oral syringe or a medicine spoon. You can get these from your pharmacist. Do not use a kitchen teaspoon as it will not give the right amount. When should the medicine start working? Your child should start to get better after taking the medicine for 2-3 days. It is important that they take the whole course of the medicine that has been prescribed. Do not stop early. What if my child is sick (vomits)? • If your...

Metronidazole Pronunciation: me-troe-NI-da-zole Generic name: metronidazole (oral/injection) Brand names: Dosage forms: intravenous solution (500 mg/100 mL), oral capsule (375 mg), oral suspension (100 mg/mL; 50 mg/mL), oral tablet (250 mg; 500 mg), oral tablet, extended release (750 mg) Drug classes: Medically reviewed by • • • • • • • What is metronidazole? Do not use metronidazole to treat any condition that has not been checked by your doctor. Related/similar drugs Warnings You should not use metronidazole if you recently drank alcohol, or have taken disulfiram ( Do not drink alcohol or consume foods or medicines that contain propylene glycol while you are taking metronidazole and for at least 3 days after you stop taking it. Seizures and other nervous system abnormalities have been reported in patients treated with metronidazole. You should stop using this medicine immediately if you experience any neurological symptoms such as seizures, headaches, visual changes, weakness, numbness, or tingling. This medicine will not treat a viral infection such as the common cold or flu. In animal studies (mice and rats), this medicine caused certain types of cancers or tumors. It is not known whether these effects would occur in people using this medicine. Ask your doctor about your risk Before taking this medicine You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to metronidazole, secnidazole, or • you drank alcohol in the past 3 days; • you consumed foods or medicines that co...

US Pharm. 2023;48(4):71-72. Method of Preparation: Calculate the amount of each ingredient required for the total amount to be prepared. Weigh out the metronidazole benzoate and place it in the mortar; triturate until finely powdered. Weigh out the glycerin and levigate the powder with a small amount of glycerin until a smooth paste forms. Add the remaining glycerin and the flavoring agent; then transfer the mixture to a calibrated bottle. Rinse the mortar with simple syrup and bring the final volume to 100 mL. Shake vigorously until the powder is evenly suspended. Use: Metronidazole benzoate oral suspension is commonly used to treat bacterial infections and intestinal parasites. Packaging: Package in a tight, light-resistant container. Store at controlled room temperature. Labeling: Keep out of reach of children. Keep refrigerated. Protect from light. Shake well. Discard after ____ [time period]. Stability: The USP default beyond-use date for nonaqueous oral liquids is 90 days when the preparation is stored at controlled room temperature or in a refrigerator. 1 Quality Control: Quality-control assessments can include weight/volume, pH, specific gravity, active drug assay, color, rheologic properties/pourability, physical observation, and physical stability (discoloration, foreign materials, gas formation, mold growth). 2 Discussion: Metronidazole is effective against anaerobic bacteria and protozoa. As a nitroimidazole, it can target obligate anaerobes and hinder DNA synt...

Metronidazole Benzoate Ph Eur 320mg/5ml Excipients with known effect: Sorbitol Solution 70% (E420) 0.8mg/5ml Propylene Glycol (E1520) 155.5mg/5ml Sucrose 625mg/5ml Glucose 1100mg/5ml Methyl hydroxybenzoate (E218)1mg/5ml Ethyl hydroxybenzoate (E214) 5mg/5ml Propyl hydroxybenzoate (E216) 4mg/5ml For excipients see section 6.1 3. Pharmaceutical form Metronidazole Oral Suspension is indicated in the prophylaxis and treatment of infections in which anaerobic bacteria have been identified or are suspected as the pathogen. Metronidazole Oral Suspension is active against a wide range of pathogenic micro-organisms, notably Trichomonas vaginalis, Entamoeba histolytica, Giardia lamblia, Balantidium coli and other species of bacteroides, fusobacteria, eubacteria, clostridia, gardnerella vaginalis and anaerobic cocci. It is indicated in Adults, Children and Newborns with a gestation age of over 40 weeks for: • The treatment of septicaemia, bacteraemia, brain abscess, necrotising pneumonia, osteomyelitis, puerperal sepsis, pelvic abscess, pelvic cellulitis, peritonitis and post-operative wound infections from which one or more pathogenic anaerobes have been isolated. • The prevention of post-operative infections caused by anaerobic bacteria particularly species of bacteroides and anaerobic streptococci. Adults and Children over 10 years only for: • Bacterial vaginosis (also known as non-specific vaginitis, anaerobic vaginitis or Gardnerella vaginitis). • Acute dental infections (e.g. ac...

Contents of this leaflet • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Name of medicine Metronidazole Brand names: Flagyl, Flagyl S, Norzol Why is it important for my child to take Metronidazole ? It is important that your child takes this medicine in the way that your doctor has told you to so that it kills the harmful bacteria and gets rid of their infection. What is Metronidazole available as? • Tablets: 200 mg, 400 mg • Liquid medicine (suspension): 200 mg in 5 mL When should I give Metronidazole Metronidazole is usually given three times a day. This should be in the morning, early afternoon and at bedtime. Ideally, these times are at least 6 hours apart, for example 8 am, 2 pm and 8 pm. Give the medicine at about the same time(s) each day so that this becomes part of your child’s daily routine, which will help you to remember. How much should I give? Your doctor will work out the amount of Metronidazole (the dose) that is right for your child. The dose will be shown on the medicine label. Liquid medicine • Shake the medicine well. • Measure out the right amount using an oral syringe or a medicine spoon. You can get these from your pharmacist. Do not use a kitchen teaspoon as it will not give the right amount. When should the medicine start working? Your child should start to get better after taking the medicine for 2-3 days. It is important that they take the whole course of the medicine that has been prescribed. Do not stop early. What if my child is sick (vomits)? • If your...

US Pharm. 2023;48(4):71-72. Method of Preparation: Calculate the amount of each ingredient required for the total amount to be prepared. Weigh out the metronidazole benzoate and place it in the mortar; triturate until finely powdered. Weigh out the glycerin and levigate the powder with a small amount of glycerin until a smooth paste forms. Add the remaining glycerin and the flavoring agent; then transfer the mixture to a calibrated bottle. Rinse the mortar with simple syrup and bring the final volume to 100 mL. Shake vigorously until the powder is evenly suspended. Use: Metronidazole benzoate oral suspension is commonly used to treat bacterial infections and intestinal parasites. Packaging: Package in a tight, light-resistant container. Store at controlled room temperature. Labeling: Keep out of reach of children. Keep refrigerated. Protect from light. Shake well. Discard after ____ [time period]. Stability: The USP default beyond-use date for nonaqueous oral liquids is 90 days when the preparation is stored at controlled room temperature or in a refrigerator. 1 Quality Control: Quality-control assessments can include weight/volume, pH, specific gravity, active drug assay, color, rheologic properties/pourability, physical observation, and physical stability (discoloration, foreign materials, gas formation, mold growth). 2 Discussion: Metronidazole is effective against anaerobic bacteria and protozoa. As a nitroimidazole, it can target obligate anaerobes and hinder DNA synt...

Metronidazole Pronunciation: me-troe-NI-da-zole Generic name: metronidazole (oral/injection) Brand names: Dosage forms: intravenous solution (500 mg/100 mL), oral capsule (375 mg), oral suspension (100 mg/mL; 50 mg/mL), oral tablet (250 mg; 500 mg), oral tablet, extended release (750 mg) Drug classes: Medically reviewed by • • • • • • • What is metronidazole? Do not use metronidazole to treat any condition that has not been checked by your doctor. Related/similar drugs Warnings You should not use metronidazole if you recently drank alcohol, or have taken disulfiram ( Do not drink alcohol or consume foods or medicines that contain propylene glycol while you are taking metronidazole and for at least 3 days after you stop taking it. Seizures and other nervous system abnormalities have been reported in patients treated with metronidazole. You should stop using this medicine immediately if you experience any neurological symptoms such as seizures, headaches, visual changes, weakness, numbness, or tingling. This medicine will not treat a viral infection such as the common cold or flu. In animal studies (mice and rats), this medicine caused certain types of cancers or tumors. It is not known whether these effects would occur in people using this medicine. Ask your doctor about your risk Before taking this medicine You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to metronidazole, secnidazole, or • you drank alcohol in the past 3 days; • you consumed foods or medicines that co...