METRONIDAZOLE MEDICAZOLE
Each mL contains:
Metronidazole........................5 mg
In 0.8% saline solution
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION:
Method of Administration
Metronidazole 500mg/100ml Intravenous Infusion should be infused intravenously at an approximate rate of 5 ml/minute (or one bag infused over 20 to 60 minutes).
Oral medication should be substituted as soon as feasible.
Indicated in adults and children when oral medication is not possible for the following indications:
- The prophylaxis of postoperative infections due to sensitive anaerobic bacteria particularly species of Bacteroides and anaerobic Streptococci , during abdominal, gynaecological gastrointestinal or colorectal surgery which carries a high risk of occurrence of this type of infection. The solution may also be used in combination with an antibiotic active against aerobic bacteria.
- The treatment of severe intraabdominal and gynaecological infections in which sensitive anaerobic bacteria particularly Bacteriodes and anaerobic Streptococci have been identified or are suspected to be the cause.
CAUTION:
Foods, Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics Act prohibits dispensing without prescription.
STORAGE:
Store at temperature not exceeding 30°C
Yangzi Road, Shijiazhuang Economic & Technological Development Zone, Hebei, China