Metronidazole
Metronidazole
Metronidazole is effective against anaerobic bacteria and is a suitable alternative for the management of dental abscess in patients who are allergic to penicillin. It can also be used as an adjunct to amoxicillin in patients with spreading infection or pyrexia.
Review patients who have received a course of antibiotic treatment.
In patients who are allergic to penicillin, an appropriate 5-day regimen is:
Metronidazole Tablets, 400 mg
Send: 15 tablets
Label: 1 tablet three times daily
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Metronidazole‡ Tablets, 200 mg, or Oral Suspension, 200 mg/5 ml |
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1–2 years |
50 mg three times daily |
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3–6 years |
100 mg twice daily |
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7–9 years |
100 mg three times daily |
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10–17 years |
200 mg three times daily |
For adults
Metronidazole Tablets, 400 mg
Send: 15 tablets
Label: 1 tablet three times daily
For children
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Metronidazole‡ Tablets, 200 mg, or Oral Suspension, 200 mg/5 ml |
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1–2 years |
50 mg three times daily |
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3–6 years |
100 mg twice daily |
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7–9 years |
100 mg three times daily |
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10–17 years |
200 mg three times daily |