Description
Uses:
Metrogyl O Tablet is a combination antibiotic used mainly for stomach and intestinal infections, especially:
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Acute gastroenteritis
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Diarrhoea with fever
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Amoebiasis
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Dysentery
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Giardiasis
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Mixed bacterial + parasitic infections
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Abdominal infections
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Dental and pelvic infections caused by susceptible organisms
How it Works:
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Ofloxacin: A fluoroquinolone antibiotic that kills bacteria by blocking DNA replication.
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Metronidazole: Works against anaerobic bacteria and parasites by damaging their DNA.
Together, they provide broad coverage for both bacterial and parasitic causes of stomach infections.
Dosage:
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Usually taken 1 tablet twice a day, after meals.
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Dosage depends on severity and doctor’s advice.
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Do not stop early; complete the full course.
How to Use:
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Swallow with water after food.
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Avoid taking antacids (like aluminum/magnesium) within 2 hours of this medicine.
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Avoid alcohol during treatment and 48 hours after the last dose (due to metronidazole).
Precautions:
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Avoid alcohol.
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Not recommended in pregnancy (especially 1st trimester) unless doctor advises.
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Avoid if you have tendon problems, epilepsy, liver disease, or kidney disease.
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Can cause dizziness — avoid driving if affected.
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Inform doctor if you are taking blood thinners or antacids.
Side Effects:
Common:
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Nausea, vomiting
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Stomach pain
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Metallic taste
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Dizziness
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Loss of appetite
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Headache
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Diarrhoea or constipation
Serious (rare):
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Tingling/numbness
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Seizures
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Tendon pain or rupture
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Severe allergic reaction
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Irregular heartbeat
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