ALLGYL SUSPENSION

ALLGYL SUSPENSION	Metronidazole 200 mg Suspensions

Composition :	Each 5 ml suspension contains Metronidazole 200 mg.
Indications :	Prevention of post-operative infections due to anaerobic bacteria, particularly species of bacteroids and anaerobic streptococci. The treatment of septicaemia, bacteraemia, peritonitis, brain abscess, necrotizing pneumonia, osteomyelitis, puerperal sepsis, pelvic abscess, pelvic cellulitis and post-operative wound infections from which pathogenic anaerobes have been isolated. Urogenital trichomoniasis in the female (Trichomonas vaginalis), and in man. Bacterial vaginosis (also known as non-specific vaginitis, anaerobic vaginosis or Gardnerella vaginalis). All forms of amoebiasis (intestinal and extra-intestinal disease and asymptomatic cyst passers). Giardiasis. Acute ulcerative gingivitis. Acute dental infections (e.g. acute pericoronitis and acute apical infections) Anaerobically-infected leg ulcers and pressure sores. Treatment of Helicobacter pylori infection associated with peptic ulcer as part of triple therapy.
Contraindications :	Known hypersensitivity to Metronidazole or any of the ingredients.
Adverse Effects :	Headache, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhoea, flatulence, metallic taste and nausea/vomiting
Dosage :	A: Prophylaxis: against anaerobic infection- chiefly in the context of abdominal (especially colorectal) and gynecological surgery. Dosage: 400mg at 8 hourly intervals during the 24 hours preceding the operation followed by postoperative intravenous or rectal administration until the patient is able to take Metronidazole Oral Suspension by mouth. Children < 12 years: 20 – 30mg/kg as a single dose given 1 – 2 hours before surgery. Newborns with a gestation age <40 weeks: 10mg/kg body weight as a single dose before operation. Elderly: Caution is advised in the elderly, particularly at high doses, although there is limited information available on modification of drug. B: Treatment of established anaerobic infection: 800mg followed by 400mg at 8 hourly intervals. Children > 8 weeks to 12 years of age: The usual daily dose is 20 – 30mg/kg/day as a single dose or divided into 7.5mg/kg every 8 hours. The daily dose may be increased to 40mg/kg, depending on the severity of the infection. Duration of treatment is usually 7 days. Children < 8 weeks of age: 15mg/kg as a single dose daily or divided into 7.5mg/kg every 12 hours.

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ALLGYL SUSPENSION

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