METRONID DF TAB
Tablets
Dose Type
National Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
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Information
Metronid DF is the combination of metrnidazole 400mg and diloxanide furoate 500mg in the tablet form that lies under the antiprotozoal drug and used in the treatment of diarrhoea and dysentery with stomach pain.
Therapeutic Class
Antiprotozoal
Dose and Direction of Use
- Swallow the tablet without breaking or chewing the tablet.
- Take he medicine orally with food.
- Follow the dose and duration as per the prescription.
- Complete the dosage as per the prescription.
Mode of Action
Metronidazole diffuses into the organism, inhibits protein synthesis by interacting with DNA and causing a loss of helical DNA structure and strand breakage. Therefore, it causes cell death in susceptible organisms.Diloxanide destroys the trophozoites of E. histolytica that eventually form into cysts.
Uses
- Diarrhoea
- Dysentery
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to any ingredients
Precautions and Warning
- Consult with doctor about health issues prior starting the medication.
- Follow the dose and duration of medication strictly as per prescription.
- Do not start or stop taking medication randomly.
- If any hypersensitive raction occurs, cosult with doctor soon.
- Avoid the use of alcohol during the treatment.
- Use the medication with caution for pregnancy and breastfeeding.