Drug Class Description
Antibacterials.
Generic Name
Metronidazole - mouth/dental infections
Drug Description
Each ml of solution for infusion contains 5mg metronidazole.Each 100ml of solution for infusion contains 500mg metronidazole.Excipients:Each ml of solution for infusion contains 0.134 mmol (3.07 mg ) sodiumEach 100ml of solution for infusion contains 13.365 mmol (307 mg) sodium.
Presentation
Solution for InfusionA clean, bright, pale yellow sterile isotonic solution for intravenous infusion.
Indications
Flagyl is indicated in the prophylaxis and treatment of infections in which anaerobic bacteria have been identified or are suspected to be the cause. Flagyl is active against a wide range of pathogenic micro-organisms notably species of Bacteroides, Fusobacteria, Clostridia, Eubacteria, anaerobic cocci and Gardnerella vaginalis. It is indicated in:
1. The prevention of postoperative infections due to anaerobic bacteria, particularly species of Bacteroides and anaerobic Streptococci.
2. The treatment of septicaemia, bacteraemia, peritonitis, brain abscess, necrotising pneumonia, osteomyelitis, puerperal sepsis, pelvic abscess, pelvic cellulitis, and post-operative wound infections from which pathogenic anaerobes have been isolated.
Adult Dosage
Flagyl infusion should be infused intravenously at an approximate rate of 5 ml/min. Oral medication should be substituted as soon as feasible.
Anaerobic Infections:
