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Metronidazole 500Mg Tab 100

  • Manufacturer Name : ALEMBIC PHARMAC
  • MFG # : 62332001731
  • NDC : 62332001731
  • Distributor Name : AmeriSource Bergen
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$15.36
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metronidazole ORAL TABLET 500 MG

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Description N
Description -
DESI Drug Ind $0.30; 04/01/2017
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Drug Category USES: Metronidazole is an antibiotic that is used to treat a wide variety of infections. It works by stopping the growth of certain bacteria and parasites. This antibiotic treats only certain bacterial and parasitic infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. Metronidazole may also be used with other medications to treat certain stomach/intestinal ulcers caused by a bacteria (H. pylori).
Drug Category N
Drug Type Code 1
Drug Type Code COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Flagyl
FDA Approval Date 03/13/2009
FDA Therap Equiv AB
HCPCS 1
HCPCS -
Market Entry Date 01/13/2014
Medical Coverage -
Medical Coverage -
Termination Date (MET-roe-NID-a-zole)
Termination Date -
Unit TAB
Units Per Pkg 100
Active Ingredients 2958 metronidazole 443481
Active Ingredients 2958 metronidazole 443481
AHFS Class 8309200 ANTIPROTOZOALS, MISCELLANEOUS; 8300400 AMEBICIDES
AHFS Class 8309200 ANTIPROTOZOALS, MISCELLANEOUS; 8300400 AMEBICIDES
DEA Class NC
DEA Class NC
Dose Form TABLET
Dose Form TABLET
Fine Line Class 850085008510 All Rx Products
Fine Line Class 850085008510 All Rx Products
Gen Code and Des 9592 metronidazole ORAL TABLET 500 MG
Gen Code and Des 9592 metronidazole ORAL TABLET 500 MG
Inactive Ingredients 2537 povidone 9003398
Inactive Ingredients 2537 povidone 9003398
OMP Family -
OMP Family -
Product Category RX Pharmaceuticals
Product Category RX Pharmaceuticals
Strength 500MG
Strength 500MG
Common Brand Name -
Common Brand Name COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Flagyl
Drug Interaction -
Drug Interaction DRUG INTERACTIONS: See also Precautions section. Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval. Some products that may interact with this drug include: alcohol-containing products (such as cough and cold syrups, aftershave), products containing propylene glycol, lopinavir/ritonavir solution, lithium. Do not take metronidazole if you are also taking disulfiram or if you have taken disulfiram within the last 2 weeks. This medication may interfere with certain lab tests, possibly causing false test results. Make sure lab personnel and all your doctors know you use this drug.
Allocation Period -
Allocation Period -
Case Quantity 48
Case Quantity 48
Drug Form Pack Size 100
Drug Form Pack Size 100
Form TABLET
Form TABLET
Hazard Code -
Hazard Code -
Listed Chemical -
Listed Chemical -
NIOSH Code -
NIOSH Code -
Orange Book AB Products meeting necessary bioequivalence requirements.
Orange Book AB Products meeting necessary bioequivalence requirements.
Retail Pack Quantity 1
Retail Pack Quantity 1
Returnable Status Returnable
Returnable Status Returnable
Special Storage Cond 00 None
Special Storage Cond 00 None
Temp Zone 10 Room Temperature
Temp Zone 10 Room Temperature
Unit EA
Unit EA
Unit Size 100
Unit Size 100
How to Use -
How to Use HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth as directed by your doctor. To prevent stomach upset, take this medication with food or a full glass of water or milk. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. For the best effect, take this antibiotic at evenly spaced times. To help you remember, take this medication at the same time(s) every day. Continue to take this medication until the full prescribed amount is finished, even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication too early may result in a return of the infection. Tell your doctor if your condition lasts or gets worse.
Missed Dose 100
Missed Dose MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose. Take your next dose at the regular time. Do not double the dose to catch up.
Notes NOTES: Do not share this medication with others. If you are being treated for a certain infection (trichomoniasis), all sexual partners may also need to be treated to avoid re-infection. During treatment, avoid sexual intercourse, or always use a latex or polyurethane condom. This medication has been prescribed for your current condition only. Do not use it later for another infection unless your doctor tells you to. If you are taking this medication for a longer time, lab tests (such as blood cell counts) may be done while you are taking this medication. Keep all medical and lab appointments. Consult your doctor for more details.
Notes TAB
Overdose AB
Overdose OVERDOSE: If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center. Symptoms of overdose may include: nausea, vomiting, unsteadiness.
Phonetic Pronunciation (MET-roe-NID-a-zole)
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Precautions -
Precautions PRECAUTIONS: Before taking metronidazole, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to other antibiotics (such as tinidazole); or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details. Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: liver disease, kidney disease, certain blood disorders (low blood cell counts), a certain rare genetic disorder (Cockayne syndrome). Avoid alcoholic beverages and products containing propylene glycol while taking this medication and for at least 3 days after finishing this medicine because severe stomach upset/cramps, nausea, vomiting, headache, and flushing may occur. This drug may make you dizzy. Alcohol or marijuana (cannabis) can make you more dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs alertness until you can do it safely. Talk to your doctor if you are using marijuana (cannabis). Metronidazole may cause live bacterial vaccines (such as typhoid vaccine) to not work well. Tell your health care professional that you are using metronidazole before having any immunizations/vaccinations. Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. This medication passes into breast milk. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor before breast-feeding. If you are prescribed the single-dose treatment, your doctor may direct you to stop breast-feeding for a short time after the dose. Consult your doctor for more details.
Side Effects SIDE EFFECTS: Dizziness, headache, stomach upset, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhea, constipation, or metallic taste in your mouth may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. This medication may cause your urine to turn darker in color. This effect is harmless and will disappear when the medication is stopped. Remember that this medication has been prescribed because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: signs of a new infection (such as sore throat that doesn't go away, fever), easy bruising/bleeding, stomach/abdominal pain, painful urination. Get medical help right away if you have any very serious side effects, including: unsteadiness, seizures, mental/mood changes (such as confusion), trouble speaking, numbness/tingling of arms/legs, eye pain, sudden vision changes, headache that is severe or doesn't go away, stiff/painful neck. Use of this medication for prolonged or repeated periods may result in oral thrush or a new yeast infection. Contact your doctor if you notice white patches in your mouth, a change in vaginal discharge, or other new symptoms. A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing. This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. In the US - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch. In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.
Side Effects -
Storage STORAGE: Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.
Storage 03/13/2009
Uses -
Uses USES: Metronidazole is an antibiotic that is used to treat a wide variety of infections. It works by stopping the growth of certain bacteria and parasites. This antibiotic treats only certain bacterial and parasitic infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. Metronidazole may also be used with other medications to treat certain stomach/intestinal ulcers caused by a bacteria (H. pylori).

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