METROXA 100MG/100MG SUSP - mTatva Health-PIE

Contents

1 Overview
2 Usage
3 Frequently Asked Questions
4 How Do I Take It?
5 Precautions for METROXA 100MG/100MG SUSP and its Constituents
6 Symptoms of Overdosage
7 Common Side-Effects
8 Serious Side-Effects
9 Rare Side-Effects
10 Food Interactions
11 Disease Interactions
12 Technical Classification
13 Available Alternatives for METROXA 100MG/100MG SUSP
- 13.1 What are the commonly available Substitutes?
- 13.2 What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
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Overview

METROXA 100MG/100MG SUSP is a Schedule H antibiotic.

METROXA 100MG/100MG SUSP is composed of: METRONIDAZOLE (100.0 MG), NORFLOXACIN (100.0 MG)

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.

Norfloxacin is an antibiotic. It works by preventing the bacterial cells from dividing and repairing, thereby killing the bacteria. Norfloxacin is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is also used in infections of the urinary tract, tonsils, sinus, nose, throat, female genital organ, skin and soft tissues, windpipe, and lungs (pneumonia).

Usage

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

NORFLOXACIN is generally used to treat: Bacterial Infection, Urinary Tract Infection, Deep Skin Infection, Pneumonia

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: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

METROXA 100MG/100MG SUSP is generally taken Before Food.

Precautions for METROXA 100MG/100MG SUSP and its Constituents

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of nerve, brain, Crohnï¿½s 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.

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of stomach infection, nerve problems, myasthenia gravis, brain tumor or injury, Alzheimer disease, seizures, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G-6PD) deficiency, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, or tiredness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Avoid exposure to sunlight. Avoid excess dosage.

Symptoms of Overdosage

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

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
NORFLOXACIN : Nausea, Loose Motion, Dizziness, Head Headache, Difficulty Sleeping

Serious Side-Effects

METRONIDAZOLE : Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Abdomen Pain, Throat Soreness, Eyes Pain, Head Headache
NORFLOXACIN : Nausea, Vomit, Abdomen Pain, Eyes Yellow Eyes, Loss Of Appetite, Slow Or Weak Urine Stream, Dizziness, Fainting, Irregular Heartbeat

Rare Side-Effects

METRONIDAZOLE : Chest Pain, Constipation, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse)
NORFLOXACIN : Face Swelling, Body Itching, Dizziness, Difficulty Breathing

Food Interactions

Using caffeine together with norfloxacin may increase the effects of caffeine. Norfloxacin and multivitamin with minerals should not be taken orally at the same time. Products that contain magnesium, aluminum, calcium, iron, and/or other minerals may interfere with the absorption of norfloxacin into the bloodstream and reduce its effectiveness. Taking norfloxacin with food or products that contain minerals like calcium, iron, magnesium and zinc can interfere with its absorption and reduce its levels in the blood and urinary tract.

Disease Interactions

NORFLOXACIN can interfere with: Myasthenia Gravis, Magnesium Deficiency, Hypokalemia, Heart Arrhythmias, Congestive Heart Disease, Supraspinatus Tendonitis, Colitis, Gastroenteritis, Diarrhoea, Vomiting, Diabetes Mellitus, Acute Renal Failure

Technical Classification

METRONIDAZOLE is categorized as:

AMEBICIDES / ANTI-INFECTIVES
MISCELLANEOUS ANTIBIOTICS / ANTI-INFECTIVES

NORFLOXACIN is categorized as: QUINOLONES / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Available Alternatives for METROXA 100MG/100MG SUSP

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

AMEFUR 100MG/100MG SYP	INR 32.18 for 30 ML SYRUP	NORFLOXACIN 100.0 MG, METRONIDAZOLE 100.0 MG
ANGLONOR M 100MG/100MG SUSP	INR 12.5 for 30 ML SUSPENSION	METRONIDAZOLE 100.0 MG, NORFLOXACIN 100.0 MG
BIOGYL M 100MG/100MG SYP	INR 33 for 30 ML SYRUP	METRONIDAZOLE 100.0 MG, NORFLOXACIN 100.0 MG
BOXER NM 100MG/100MG SUSP	INR 21.42 for 60 ML SUSPENSION	METRONIDAZOLE 100.0 MG, NORFLOXACIN 100.0 MG
BOXER NM 100MG/100MG SYP	INR 18.97 for 30 ML SYRUP	METRONIDAZOLE 100.0 MG, NORFLOXACIN 100.0 MG
COMBIZOL F 100MG/100MG SYP	INR 47.5 for 30 ML SYRUP	METRONIDAZOLE 100.0 MG, NORFLOXACIN 100.0 MG
COMEBA 100MG/100MG SUSP	INR 10 for 30 ML SUSPENSION	METRONIDAZOLE 100.0 MG, NORFLOXACIN 100.0 MG
DAKSON M 100MG/100MG SYP	INR 10.7 for 30 ML SYRUP	NORFLOXACIN 100.0 MG, METRONIDAZOLE 100.0 MG
DIABA M 100MG/100MG SUSP	INR 26.2 for 30 ML SUSPENSION	METRONIDAZOLE 100.0 MG, NORFLOXACIN 100.0 MG
DIAROL 100MG/100MG CAP	INR 65.71 for 10 CAPSULES	NORFLOXACIN 100.0 MG, METRONIDAZOLE 100.0 MG
DIAROL 100MG/100MG SACH	INR 9.42 for 1 GM SACHET	METRONIDAZOLE 100.0 MG, NORFLOXACIN 100.0 MG
DONAGYL 100MG/100MG TAB	INR 59.68 for 10 TABLETS	METRONIDAZOLE 100.0 MG, NORFLOXACIN 100.0 MG
DONNAGYL 100MG/100MG SYP	INR 29.55 for 30 ML SYRUP	METRONIDAZOLE 100.0 MG, NORFLOXACIN 100.0 MG
ENTROGYL 100MG/100MG SYP	INR 33 for 30 ML SYRUP	METRONIDAZOLE 100.0 MG, NORFLOXACIN 100.0 MG
FLOMET O 100MG/100MG SUSP	INR 29.97 for 30 ML SUSPENSION	METRONIDAZOLE 100.0 MG, NORFLOXACIN 100.0 MG
FLOMET O 100MG/100MG TAB	INR 69.07 for 10 TABLETS	METRONIDAZOLE 100.0 MG, NORFLOXACIN 100.0 MG
FRONT M 100MG/100MG SYP	INR 20.9 for 30 ML SYRUP	NORFLOXACIN 100.0 MG, METRONIDAZOLE 100.0 MG
GASTROGYL M 100MG/100MG SUSP	INR 23.95 for 30 ML SUSPENSION	METRONIDAZOLE 100.0 MG, NORFLOXACIN 100.0 MG
GASTROMET 100MG/100MG SYP	INR 25 for 30 ML SYRUP	METRONIDAZOLE 100.0 MG, NORFLOXACIN 100.0 MG
GENERA 100MG/100MG SYP	INR 46.25 for 50 ML SYRUP	NORFLOXACIN 100.0 MG, METRONIDAZOLE 100.0 MG
GRAMOGYL 100MG/100MG SUSP	INR 23.16 for 60 ML SUSPENSION	METRONIDAZOLE 100.0 MG, NORFLOXACIN 100.0 MG
KLASSAK 100MG/100MG SUSP	INR 22.5 for 30 ML SUSPENSION	METRONIDAZOLE 100.0 MG, NORFLOXACIN 100.0 MG
LARGYL N 100MG/100MG SUSP	INR 23.25 for 60 ML SUSPENSION	METRONIDAZOLE 100.0 MG, NORFLOXACIN 100.0 MG
LOC 100MG/100MG SYP	INR 28.65 for 30 ML SYRUP	NORFLOXACIN 100.0 MG, METRONIDAZOLE 100.0 MG
M CID C 100MG/100MG DRY SYP	INR 43.1 for 30 ML DRY SYRUP	METRONIDAZOLE 100.0 MG, NORFLOXACIN 100.0 MG
M CID NT 100MG/100MG SYP	INR 30.3 for 30 ML SYRUP	METRONIDAZOLE 100.0 MG, NORFLOXACIN 100.0 MG
M CID PLUS 100MG/100MG SYP	INR 49 for 30 ML SYRUP	NORFLOXACIN 100.0 MG, METRONIDAZOLE 100.0 MG
MANGOGYL 100MG/100MG SYP	INR 29.27 for 30 ML SYRUP	NORFLOXACIN 100.0 MG, METRONIDAZOLE 100.0 MG
MARKDRYL 100MG/100MG SYP	INR 10 for 100 ML SYRUP	NORFLOXACIN 100.0 MG, METRONIDAZOLE 100.0 MG
MENOR 100MG/100MG SUSP	INR 25.8 for 30 ML SUSPENSION	NORFLOXACIN 100.0 MG, METRONIDAZOLE 100.0 MG
METNAL 100MG/100MG SUSP	INR 40.4 for 60 ML SUSPENSION	METRONIDAZOLE 100.0 MG, NORFLOXACIN 100.0 MG
METNAL 100MG/100MG SYP	INR 27.36 for 30 ML SYRUP	NORFLOXACIN 100.0 MG, METRONIDAZOLE 100.0 MG
METNOX 100MG/100MG SUSP	INR 11.61 for 30 ML SUSPENSION	METRONIDAZOLE 100.0 MG, NORFLOXACIN 100.0 MG
METROXA 100MG/100MG SUSP	INR 11.25 for 30 ML SUSPENSION	METRONIDAZOLE 100.0 MG, NORFLOXACIN 100.0 MG
N MET 100MG/100MG SUSP	INR 24.22 for 30 ML SUSPENSION	NORFLOXACIN 100.0 MG, METRONIDAZOLE 100.0 MG
NMSD 100MG/100MG SUSP	INR 12.51 for 30 ML SUSPENSION	NORFLOXACIN 100.0 MG, METRONIDAZOLE 100.0 MG
NMSD 100MG/100MG TAB	INR 25.58 for 10 TABLETS	METRONIDAZOLE 100.0 MG, NORFLOXACIN 100.0 MG
NORGYL 100MG/100MG SUSP	INR 14.58 for 60 ML SUSPENSION	METRONIDAZOLE 100.0 MG, NORFLOXACIN 100.0 MG
NORGYL 100MG/100MG SYP	INR 15 for 30 ML SYRUP	METRONIDAZOLE 100.0 MG, NORFLOXACIN 100.0 MG
NORMEC M 100MG/100MG SYP	INR 18.87 for 30 ML SYRUP	METRONIDAZOLE 100.0 MG, NORFLOXACIN 100.0 MG
NORSPAN M 100MG/100MG SUSP	INR 25.72 for 30 ML SUSPENSION	METRONIDAZOLE 100.0 MG, NORFLOXACIN 100.0 MG
NORSPAN M 100MG/100MG TAB DT	INR 29.95 for 10 TABLET DT	METRONIDAZOLE 100.0 MG, NORFLOXACIN 100.0 MG
NORTINI M SUSP	INR 25 for 30 ML SUSPENSION	METRONIDAZOLE 100.0 MG, NORFLOXACIN 100.0 MG
NOTTY SUSP. 100MG/100MG SUSP	INR 26.4 for 30 ML SUSPENSION	NORFLOXACIN 100.0 MG, METRONIDAZOLE 100.0 MG
NTD 100MG/100MG SUSP	INR 25.03 for 30 ML SUSPENSION	METRONIDAZOLE 100.0 MG, NORFLOXACIN 100.0 MG
PEGTOLINE PLUS 100MG/100MG SYP	INR 21.15 for 60 ML SYRUP	NORFLOXACIN 100.0 MG, METRONIDAZOLE 100.0 MG
POWERGYL 100MG/100MG SUSP	INR 60.5 for 30 ML SUSPENSION	METRONIDAZOLE 100.0 MG, NORFLOXACIN 100.0 MG
POWERGYL OZ 100MG/100MG TAB	INR 96.5 for 10 TABLETS	METRONIDAZOLE 100.0 MG, NORFLOXACIN 100.0 MG
REMET 100MG/100MG CRM	INR 56.16 for 30 GM CREAM	METRONIDAZOLE 100.0 MG, NORFLOXACIN 100.0 MG
ROKOGYL 100MG/100MG SUSP	INR 40 for 30 ML SUSPENSION	METRONIDAZOLE 100.0 MG, NORFLOXACIN 100.0 MG
SPROT N 100MG/100MG SUSP	INR 13.7 for 30 ML SUSPENSION	METRONIDAZOLE 100.0 MG, NORFLOXACIN 100.0 MG
SUPERGYL 100MG/100MG SUSP	INR 11.5 for 30 ML SUSPENSION	METRONIDAZOLE 100.0 MG, NORFLOXACIN 100.0 MG
TRUSTOGYL 100MG/100MG SYP	INR 12.5 for 30 ML SYRUP	METRONIDAZOLE 100.0 MG, NORFLOXACIN 100.0 MG
ZYFLOX-M 100MG/100MG SUSP	INR 16.87 for 60 ML SUSPENSION	METRONIDAZOLE 100.0 MG, NORFLOXACIN 100.0 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

BACIGYL N 30ML SUSP	INR 14.7 for 30ML SUSP	METRONIDAZOLE 20 MG/ML, NORFLOXACIN 20 MG/ML
BACIGYL N 60ML SUSP	INR 9.5 for 60 ML SUSPENSION	NORFLOXACIN 20 MG/ML, METRONIDAZOLE 20 MG/ML
BACIGYL N SUSP	INR 14.7 for 30 ML SUSPENSION	METRONIDAZOLE 20 MG/ML, NORFLOXACIN 20 MG/ML
BIOGYL M FORTE 125MG/120MG SYP	INR 33 for 30 ML SYRUP	NORFLOXACIN 125.0 MG, METRONIDAZOLE 120.0 MG
COMBIZOL T 200MG/300MG TAB	INR 53 for 10 TABLETS	METRONIDAZOLE 300.0 MG, NORFLOXACIN 200.0 MG
FLOXAGYL 200MG/500MG TAB	INR 65 for 10 TABLETS	METRONIDAZOLE 500.0 MG, NORFLOXACIN 200.0 MG
FLOXAGYL SUSP	INR 34.65 for 30 ML SUSPENSION	METRONIDAZOLE , NORFLOXACIN
GENERA TAB	INR 53.75 for 10 TABLETS	METRONIDAZOLE , NORFLOXACIN
GRAMOGLY SUSP	INR 10.44 for 30 ML	METRONIDAZOLE 100 MG, NORFLOXACIN 20 MG/ML
GRAMOGYL 500MG/400MG TAB	INR 21 for 10 TABLETS	METRONIDAZOLE 500.0 MG, NORFLOXACIN 400.0 MG
LAMIZOL PLUS 400MG/600MG SUSP	INR 30 for 30 ML SUSPENSION	METRONIDAZOLE 600.0 MG, NORFLOXACIN 400.0 MG
LARGYL N 200MG/200MG TAB	INR 8.45 for 10 TABLETS	NORFLOXACIN 200.0 MG, METRONIDAZOLE 200.0 MG
METNAL 200MG/200MG TAB	INR 25.33 for 10 TABLETS	NORFLOXACIN 200.0 MG, METRONIDAZOLE 200.0 MG
NAGYL SYP	INR 30.5 for 30 ML SYRUP	NORFLOXACIN 100.0 MG, METRONIDAZOLE
NOR METROGYL 100MG/100MG/5ML SUSP	INR 13.81 for 30 ML SUSPENSION	METRONIDAZOLE 100.0 MG, NORFLOXACIN 20 MG/ML
NORBIT INJ	INR 31.25 for 2 ML INJECTION	NORFLOXACIN 4.0 MG, METRONIDAZOLE
NORFAGYL 200MG/300MG TAB	INR 23.62 for 10 TABLETS	METRONIDAZOLE 300.0 MG, NORFLOXACIN 200.0 MG
NORFLOX M LB TAB	INR 64.42 for 10 TABLETS	NORFLOXACIN 500.0 MG, METRONIDAZOLE 400.0 MG, LACTOBACILLUS
NOROSOL M SYP	INR 25.66 for 30 ML SYRUP	METRONIDAZOLE , NORFLOXACIN
NOZO 400MG/600MG TAB	INR 49.91 for 10 TABLETS	METRONIDAZOLE 600.0 MG, NORFLOXACIN 400.0 MG
POWER STOP 100MG/200MG SYP	INR 16.25 for 30 ML SYRUP	METRONIDAZOLE 200.0 MG, NORFLOXACIN 100.0 MG
PROTOBACT 100MG/200MG TAB	INR 66.66 for 10 TABLETS	METRONIDAZOLE 200.0 MG, NORFLOXACIN 100.0 MG
SPROT N SUSP	INR 20.73 for 60 ML SUSPENSION	NORFLOXACIN , METRONIDAZOLE