metronidazole
Drug Identity
Schedule
Prescription Only
Pregnancy Category
UnknownEssential Medicine
Formulations
Available dosage forms and strengths.
| Form | Strength | Pack Size |
|---|---|---|
| tablet | 400mg | — |
Indications
Conditions treated with metronidazole, with dosing and administration details.
Urethral Discharge In Men
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
Indication
Vaginal Discharge In Women
Adult Dose
400mg
Route
oral
Frequency
twice daily
Duration
7 days
Notes
Level: C, VEN: V
General Recommendations:
Indication
General Recommendations:
Adult Dose
400mg
Route
oral
Duration
7 days
Notes
Level: C, VEN: V
Vaginal Discharge In Women
Indication
Vaginal Discharge In Women
Adult Dose
2g
Acute Respiratory Infections In Adults
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)
Indication
Second Trimester (14 To 27 Weeks)
Adult Dose
2g
Route
oral
Notes
Level: C, VEN: V
Classify As: | Treatment
Indication
Classify As: | Treatment
Adult Dose
10mg/kg
Route
oral
Duration
5days
Notes
Level: C, VEN: V
Do Not Leave The Baby Alone
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)
Indication
Respiratory Distress Syndrome (Rds)
Adult Dose
7.5 mg/kg
Route
IV
Paediatric Medicines Doses 80
Indication
Paediatric Medicines Doses 80
Adult Dose
7.5mg/kg
Termination Of Pregnancy 108
Indication
Termination Of Pregnancy 108
Adult Dose
1g
Route
oral
Frequency
12hourly
Duration
14 days
Notes
Level: B, VEN: V
Termination Of Pregnancy 108
Indication
Termination Of Pregnancy 108
Adult Dose
500mg
Route
IV
Frequency
single dose
Notes
Level: B, VEN: V