MEGATRUM 1%/5% OINT

Overview

MEGATRUM 1%/5% OINT is a Schedule H antibiotic.

MEGATRUM 1%/5% OINT is composed of: POVIDONE IODINE (5.0 %), METRONIDAZOLE (1.0 %)


Metronidazole is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria and other microorganisms that cause infections by damaging their DNA. Metronidazole is used in the treatment of bacterial infections and parasitic infections. It is used in infections of the brain, reproductive system, gastrointestinal tract, skin, vagina, and other areas of the body.

Usage

METRONIDAZOLE is generally used to treat: Bacterial Infection, Brain Infection, Deep Skin Infection

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 2month

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk

Precautions for MEGATRUM 1%/5% OINT and its Constituents

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of nerve, brain, Crohn�s disease, liver impairment, seizures, heart disease, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Avoid alcohol consumption. Avoid long-term use of this medication; otherwise it may cause secondary infection.

Symptoms of Overdosage

METRONIDAZOLE over-dosage can result in: Nausea, Vomit, Dizziness, Loss Of Balance, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)

Common Side-Effects

METRONIDAZOLE : Skin Rash, Hives, Agitation, Back Pain, Eyes Blurred Vision, Confusion, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Eyes Pain, Fever, Head Headache, Loss Of Coordination, Nausea, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Slurred Speech, Vomit, Black (tar) Colored Stools, Blood Or Red Colored Urine, Nasal Congestion, Runny Nose

Serious Side-Effects

METRONIDAZOLE : Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Abdomen Pain, Throat Soreness, Eyes Pain, Head Headache

Rare Side-Effects

METRONIDAZOLE : Chest Pain, Constipation, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse)

Disease Interactions

METRONIDAZOLE can interfere with: Peripheral Neuropathy, Colitis, Gastroenteritis, Alcoholism, Acute Liver Failure, Congestive Heart Disease, Hypertension, Edema, Hypernatremia

Technical Classification

METRONIDAZOLE is categorized as:

• AMEBICIDES / ANTI-INFECTIVES
• MISCELLANEOUS ANTIBIOTICS / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Available Alternatives for MEGATRUM 1%/5% OINT

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

ARMER 1%/5% OINT	INR 34.3 for 15 GM OINTMENT	POVIDONE IODINE 5.0 %, METRONIDAZOLE 1.0 %
ARMER 1%/5% SOLN	INR 95 for 100 ML SOLUTION	POVIDONE IODINE 5.0 %, METRONIDAZOLE 1.0 %
DREZ 1%/5% OINT	INR 67.37 for 10 GM OINTMENT	POVIDONE IODINE 5.0 %, METRONIDAZOLE 1.0 %
ECOSEPTIC 1%/5% CRM	INR 132.37 for 125 GM CREAM	POVIDONE IODINE 5.0 %, METRONIDAZOLE 1.0 %
ECOSEPTIC 1%/5% OINT	INR 75 for 15 GM OINTMENT	POVIDONE IODINE 5.0 %, METRONIDAZOLE 1.0 %
MEGADINE M 1%/5% OINT	INR 27 for 5 GM OINTMENT	POVIDONE IODINE 5.0 %, METRONIDAZOLE 1.0 %
MEGATRUM 1%/5% OINT	INR 55 for 15 GM OINTMENT	POVIDONE IODINE 5.0 %, METRONIDAZOLE 1.0 %
METROKIND P 1%/5% SOLN	INR 63 for 100 ML SOLUTION	POVIDONE IODINE 5.0 %, METRONIDAZOLE 1.0 %
NESTOINE M OINT	INR 27.2 for 15 GM OINTMENT	POVIDONE IODINE 5.0 %, METRONIDAZOLE 1.0 %
OVIDINE M 1%/5% OINT	INR 10 for 15 GM OINTMENT	POVIDONE IODINE 5.0 %, METRONIDAZOLE 1.0 %
POVICLEAN 1%/5% OINT	INR 31.2 for 15 GM OINTMENT	POVIDONE IODINE 5.0 %, METRONIDAZOLE 1.0 %
POVICLEAN 1%/5% SOLN	INR 52.53 for 100 ML SOLUTION	POVIDONE IODINE 5.0 %, METRONIDAZOLE 1.0 %
POVIMET 1%/5% CRM	INR 69.23 for 15 GM CREAM	POVIDONE IODINE 5.0 %, METRONIDAZOLE 1.0 %
POVIMET 1%/5% SOLN	INR 114.91 for 100 ML SOLUTION	POVIDONE IODINE 5.0 %, METRONIDAZOLE 1.0 %
PVDINE M OINT	INR 13.12 for 15 GM OINTMENT	POVIDONE IODINE 5.0 %, METRONIDAZOLE 1.0 %
SEPTIGARD 1%/5% OINT	INR 66.56 for 15 GM OINTMENT	POVIDONE IODINE 5.0 %, METRONIDAZOLE 1.0 %
WOKADINE M 1%/5% CRM	INR 28.38 for 10 GM CREAM	POVIDONE IODINE 5.0 %, METRONIDAZOLE 1.0 %

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

CIPLADINE M OINT	INR 15 for 15 GM OINTMENT	POVIDONE IODINE , METRONIDAZOLE
DREZ 5%/1% OINT	INR 72.6 for 15 GM OINTMENT	METRONIDAZOLE 5.0 %, POVIDONE IODINE 1.0 %
DREZ SPRAY	INR 96.8 for 40 GM SPRAY	METRONIDAZOLE 5.0 %W/W, POVIDONE IODINE
MDINE OINT	INR 44 for 15 GM OINTMENT	POVIDONE IODINE , METRONIDAZOLE
MEGADINE M OINT	INR 69 for 15 GM OINTMENT	POVIDONE IODINE , METRONIDAZOLE
METRO PV OINT	INR 36 for 15 GM OINTMENT	POVIDONE IODINE 5.0 %W/W, METRONIDAZOLE 1.0 %W/W
METROGYL P OINT	INR 79 for 15 GM OINT	POVIDONE IODINE 5 %W/W, METRONIDAZOLE 1 %W/W
METROSIFP OINT	INR 46.67 for 15 GM OINTMENT	POVIDONE IODINE , METRONIDAZOLE
METROZEN P OINT	INR 56.58 for 15 GM OINTMENT	POVIDONE IODINE , METRONIDAZOLE
NIRDINE M OINT	INR 7.5 for 15 GM OINTMENT	METRONIDAZOLE , POVIDONE IODINE
ODIVINE M OINT	INR 42 for 15 GM OINTMENT	METRONIDAZOLE , POVIDONE IODINE
PODINE M OINT	INR 33.31 for 15 GM OINTMENT	METRONIDAZOLE , POVIDONE IODINE
POVIKEN M OINT	INR 36.96 for 15 GM OINTMENT	METRONIDAZOLE , POVIDONE IODINE
POVIMET 1% W/W/5% W/W OINT	INR 45.71 for 15 GM OINTMENT	POVIDONE IODINE 5.0 %W/W, METRONIDAZOLE 1.0 %W/W
POVIREX PLUS OINT	INR 48 for 15 GM OINTMENT	POVIDONE IODINE , METRONIDAZOLE
POVIZOL OINT	INR 11.6 for 15 GM OINTMENT	METRONIDAZOLE , POVIDONE IODINE
PURADINE M OINT	INR 15.3 for 15 GM OINTMENT	POVIDONE IODINE , METRONIDAZOLE
SEPTIGARD DUSTING PWD	INR 26.42 for 10 GM DUSTING POWDER	POVIDONE IODINE 5.0 %W/W, METRONIDAZOLE 1.0 %W/W
SEPTIGARD OINT	INR 35.21 for 10 GM OINTMENT	METRONIDAZOLE , POVIDONE IODINE
SOLUDINE M OINT	INR 29.9 for 10 GM OINTMENT	POVIDONE IODINE 5.0 %W/W, METRONIDAZOLE 2.0 %W/W
VARDINE-M OINT	INR 28.19 for 15 GRAM OINTMENT	POVIDONE IODINE 5 %W/W, METRONIDAZOLE 1 %W/W