metronidazole

Drug Identity

Schedule

Prescription Only

Pregnancy Category

Unknown

Essential Medicine

Yes

Formulations

Available dosage forms and strengths.

FormStrengthPack Size
tablet400mg

Indications

Conditions treated with metronidazole, with dosing and administration details.

Urethral Discharge In Men

Chapter 7: Sexually Transmitted Infections
first_line

Indication

Urethral Discharge In Men

Adult Dose

2g

Route

oral

Frequency

twice a day

Duration

7 days

Notes

Level: C, VEN: V

Vaginal Discharge In Women

Chapter 7: Sexually Transmitted Infections
first_line

Indication

Vaginal Discharge In Women

Adult Dose

400mg

Route

oral

Frequency

twice daily

Duration

7 days

Notes

Level: C, VEN: V

General Recommendations:

Chapter 1: Antimicrobial Treatment and Prophylaxis Guidelines

Indication

General Recommendations:

Adult Dose

400mg

Route

oral

Duration

7 days

Notes

Level: C, VEN: V

Vaginal Discharge In Women

Chapter 7: Sexually Transmitted Infections

Indication

Vaginal Discharge In Women

Adult Dose

2g

Acute Respiratory Infections In Adults

Chapter 14: Respiratory Conditions
second_line

Indication

Acute Respiratory Infections In Adults

Adult Dose

400mg

Route

oral

Frequency

3 times a day

Duration

14 days

Notes

Level: C, VEN: V

Second Trimester (14 To 27 Weeks)

Chapter 6: Obstetric and Gynaecological Conditions

Indication

Second Trimester (14 To 27 Weeks)

Adult Dose

2g

Route

oral

Notes

Level: C, VEN: V

Classify As: | Treatment

Chapter 4: Paediatric Conditions

Indication

Classify As: | Treatment

Adult Dose

10mg/kg

Route

oral

Duration

5days

Notes

Level: C, VEN: V

Do Not Leave The Baby Alone

Chapter 4: Paediatric Conditions

Indication

Do Not Leave The Baby Alone

Adult Dose

7.5mg/kg

Route

IV

Duration

10 days

Notes

Level: A, VEN: N

Respiratory Distress Syndrome (Rds)

Chapter 4: Paediatric Conditions

Indication

Respiratory Distress Syndrome (Rds)

Adult Dose

7.5 mg/kg

Route

IV

Paediatric Medicines Doses 80

Chapter 4A: Paediatric HIV Conditions

Indication

Paediatric Medicines Doses 80

Adult Dose

7.5mg/kg

Termination Of Pregnancy 108

Chapter 6: Obstetric and Gynaecological Conditions
second_line

Indication

Termination Of Pregnancy 108

Adult Dose

1g

Route

oral

Frequency

12hourly

Duration

14 days

Notes

Level: B, VEN: V

Termination Of Pregnancy 108

Chapter 6: Obstetric and Gynaecological Conditions

Indication

Termination Of Pregnancy 108

Adult Dose

500mg

Route

IV

Frequency

single dose

Notes

Level: B, VEN: V