Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 Precautions for METROGYL P OINT and its Constituents
- 5 Symptoms of Overdosage
- 6 Common Side-Effects
- 7 Serious Side-Effects
- 8 Rare Side-Effects
- 9 Disease Interactions
- 10 Technical Classification
- 11 Prescription Statistics
- 11.1 How Frequently is it taken?
- 11.2 How long was it prescribed?
- 11.3 What is the break-up across patient age-group?
- 11.4 What is the gender-breakup across patients?
- 11.5 What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?
- 11.6 Most common Medicines advised along-side?
- 11.7 Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?
- 11.8 Most common Home Remedies advised along-side?
- 12 Available Alternatives for METROGYL P OINT
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Overview
METROGYL P OINT is a Schedule H antibiotic.METROGYL P OINT is composed of: POVIDONE IODINE (5 %W/W), METRONIDAZOLE (1 %W/W)
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 InfectionFrequently 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 METROGYL P OINT and its Constituents
Caution should be exercised in patients with
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 NoseSerious Side-Effects
METRONIDAZOLE : Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Abdomen Pain, Throat Soreness, Eyes Pain, Head HeadacheRare 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, HypernatremiaTechnical Classification
METRONIDAZOLE is categorized as:- AMEBICIDES / ANTI-INFECTIVES
- MISCELLANEOUS ANTIBIOTICS / ANTI-INFECTIVES
Prescription Statistics
Following information is taken from treatment plans advised by our doctors. This is Only for informational purpose and you must seek doctor’s advice if you are not well.How Frequently is it taken?
| Others | 45% |
| 2 Times Daily | 27% |
| 2 Times Daily (1-0-1) | 14% |
| 3 Times Daily | 11% |
How long was it prescribed?
| 7 Days | 36% |
| 10 Days | 36% |
| 42 Days | 7% |
| 14 Days | 4% |
| 5 Days | 4% |
| 21 Days | 4% |
What is the break-up across patient age-group?
| 5 to 12yrs | 2% |
| 12 to 18yrs | 2% |
| 18 to 35yrs | 57% |
| 35 to 50yrs | 26% |
| 50 to 60yrs | 6% |
| 60 to 70yrs | 5% |
| 70yrs and above | 3% |
What is the gender-breakup across patients?
| Females | 74% |
What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?
| Gynaecologist | 61% |
| Surgeon | 23% |
| Gynaecologist And Obstetrician | 7% |
| Physician | 4% |
| Pediatrician | 1% |
| None | 1% |
| Pulmonologist | 1% |
| Orthopaedist | 1% |
Most common Medicines advised along-side?
| PAN 40MG TAB | 26% |
| SHIELD OINT | 23% |
| SOFTOVAC SF | 11% |
| TAXIM O 200MG TAB | 10% |
Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?
| CBC (HEMATOLOGY) | 10% |
Most common Home Remedies advised along-side?
| High fibre diet (Diet) | 13% |
| Sitz bath (Relief) | 11% |
| Plenty of fluids (Diet) | 11% |
| Abstinence (Others) | 10% |
Available Alternatives for METROGYL P OINT
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
| 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 |
| 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 |
| SEPTIGARD DUSTING PWD | INR 26.42 for 10 GM DUSTING POWDER | POVIDONE IODINE 5.0 %W/W, METRONIDAZOLE 1.0 %W/W |
| VARDINE-M OINT | INR 28.19 for 15 GRAM OINTMENT | POVIDONE IODINE 5 %W/W, METRONIDAZOLE 1 %W/W |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
| 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 % |
| CIPLADINE M OINT | INR 15 for 15 GM OINTMENT | POVIDONE IODINE , METRONIDAZOLE |
| DREZ 1%/5% OINT | INR 67.37 for 10 GM OINTMENT | POVIDONE IODINE 5.0 %, METRONIDAZOLE 1.0 % |
| 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 |
| 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 % |
| MDINE OINT | INR 44 for 15 GM OINTMENT | POVIDONE IODINE , METRONIDAZOLE |
| MEGADINE M 1%/5% OINT | INR 27 for 5 GM OINTMENT | POVIDONE IODINE 5.0 %, METRONIDAZOLE 1.0 % |
| MEGADINE M OINT | INR 69 for 15 GM OINTMENT | POVIDONE IODINE , METRONIDAZOLE |
| 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 % |
| 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 |
| NESTOINE M OINT | INR 27.2 for 15 GM OINTMENT | POVIDONE IODINE 5.0 %, METRONIDAZOLE 1.0 % |
| 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 |
| OVIDINE M 1%/5% OINT | INR 10 for 15 GM OINTMENT | POVIDONE IODINE 5.0 %, METRONIDAZOLE 1.0 % |
| PODINE M OINT | INR 33.31 for 15 GM OINTMENT | METRONIDAZOLE , POVIDONE IODINE |
| 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 % |
| POVIKEN M OINT | INR 36.96 for 15 GM OINTMENT | METRONIDAZOLE , POVIDONE IODINE |
| 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 % |
| 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 |
| 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 % |
| 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 |
| WOKADINE M 1%/5% CRM | INR 28.38 for 10 GM CREAM | POVIDONE IODINE 5.0 %, METRONIDAZOLE 1.0 % |