Metro I.V.

Serious side effects have been reported with oral, topical, and injectable forms of metronidazole including the following:

• Rash
• Itching
• Stuffy nose
• Fever
• Joint pain

Metronidazole can cause dizziness. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how metronidazole affects you.

Do not drink alcohol during therapy or after therapy with metronidazole.  If you drink alcohol, you can experience stomach cramps, severe nausea and vomiting, headaches, and flushing.

Do not take metronidazole if you:

• are allergic to metronidazole or to any of its ingredients
• have trichomaniasis and are in the first trimester of pregnancy
• have taken disulfuram (Antabuse) within the last 2 weeks

Before taking metronidazole, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions. Especially tell your doctor if you:

• are allergic to metronidazole or to any of its ingredients
• have or have had Crohn’s disease
• have or have had liver problems
• have or have had kidney problems
• have or have had blood disorders
• have or are being treated for alcohol dependence
• are pregnant or breastfeeding

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

Take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully.

The dose your doctor recommends may be based on the following:

• the condition being treated
• other medical conditions you have
• other medications you are taking
• how you respond to this medication
• your weight
• your height
• your age

Oral forms:

The recommended dose of metronidazole for the treatment of trichomoniasis is 375 mg two times a day.

The recommended dose of metronidazole for the treatment of amebiasis in adults is 750 mg three times a day.

Topical forms:

The recommended dose of metronidazole for the treatment of rosacea is two applications daily, usually in the morning and evening.

Injectable forms:

The recommended dose range of metronidazole for the treatment of amebiasis in children is 35 to 50 mg/kg every day, divided into three doses.

The recommended dose of metronidazole for the treatment of anaerobic bacterial infections is 7.5 mg/kg every 6 hours. A maximum of 4 grams should not be exceeded within a 24-hour period.