METROKIND P 1%/5% SOLN

Overview

METROKIND P 1%/5% SOLN is a Schedule H antibiotic.

METROKIND P 1%/5% SOLN is composed of: POVIDONE IODINE (5.0 %), METRONIDAZOLE (1.0 %)


Metronidazole is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria and other microorganisms that cause infections by damaging their DNA. Metronidazole is used in the treatment of bacterial infections and parasitic infections. It is used in infections of the brain, reproductive system, gastrointestinal tract, skin, vagina, and other areas of the body.

Usage

METRONIDAZOLE is generally used to treat: Bacterial Infection, Brain Infection, Deep Skin Infection

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 2month

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk

Precautions for METROKIND P 1%/5% SOLN and its Constituents



Caution should be exercised in patients with history of nerve, brain, Crohn�s disease, liver impairment, seizures, heart disease, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Avoid alcohol consumption. Avoid long-term use of this medication; otherwise it may cause secondary infection.


Symptoms of Overdosage

METRONIDAZOLE over-dosage can result in: Nausea, Vomit, Dizziness, Loss Of Balance, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)

Common Side-Effects

METRONIDAZOLE : Skin Rash, Hives, Agitation, Back Pain, Eyes Blurred Vision, Confusion, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Eyes Pain, Fever, Head Headache, Loss Of Coordination, Nausea, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Slurred Speech, Vomit, Black (tar) Colored Stools, Blood Or Red Colored Urine, Nasal Congestion, Runny Nose

Serious Side-Effects

METRONIDAZOLE : Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Abdomen Pain, Throat Soreness, Eyes Pain, Head Headache

Rare Side-Effects

METRONIDAZOLE : Chest Pain, Constipation, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse)

Disease Interactions

METRONIDAZOLE can interfere with: Peripheral Neuropathy, Colitis, Gastroenteritis, Alcoholism, Acute Liver Failure, Congestive Heart Disease, Hypertension, Edema, Hypernatremia

Technical Classification

METRONIDAZOLE is categorized as:
  • AMEBICIDES / ANTI-INFECTIVES
  • MISCELLANEOUS ANTIBIOTICS / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Available Alternatives for METROKIND P 1%/5% SOLN

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

ARMER 1%/5% OINTINR 34.3 for 15 GM OINTMENTPOVIDONE IODINE 5.0 %, METRONIDAZOLE 1.0 %
ARMER 1%/5% SOLNINR 95 for 100 ML SOLUTIONPOVIDONE IODINE 5.0 %, METRONIDAZOLE 1.0 %
DREZ 1%/5% OINTINR 67.37 for 10 GM OINTMENTPOVIDONE IODINE 5.0 %, METRONIDAZOLE 1.0 %
ECOSEPTIC 1%/5% CRMINR 132.37 for 125 GM CREAMPOVIDONE IODINE 5.0 %, METRONIDAZOLE 1.0 %
ECOSEPTIC 1%/5% OINTINR 75 for 15 GM OINTMENTPOVIDONE IODINE 5.0 %, METRONIDAZOLE 1.0 %
MEGADINE M 1%/5% OINTINR 27 for 5 GM OINTMENTPOVIDONE IODINE 5.0 %, METRONIDAZOLE 1.0 %
MEGATRUM 1%/5% OINTINR 55 for 15 GM OINTMENTPOVIDONE IODINE 5.0 %, METRONIDAZOLE 1.0 %
METROKIND P 1%/5% SOLNINR 63 for 100 ML SOLUTIONPOVIDONE IODINE 5.0 %, METRONIDAZOLE 1.0 %
NESTOINE M OINTINR 27.2 for 15 GM OINTMENTPOVIDONE IODINE 5.0 %, METRONIDAZOLE 1.0 %
OVIDINE M 1%/5% OINTINR 10 for 15 GM OINTMENTPOVIDONE IODINE 5.0 %, METRONIDAZOLE 1.0 %
POVICLEAN 1%/5% OINTINR 31.2 for 15 GM OINTMENTPOVIDONE IODINE 5.0 %, METRONIDAZOLE 1.0 %
POVICLEAN 1%/5% SOLNINR 52.53 for 100 ML SOLUTIONPOVIDONE IODINE 5.0 %, METRONIDAZOLE 1.0 %
POVIMET 1%/5% CRMINR 69.23 for 15 GM CREAMPOVIDONE IODINE 5.0 %, METRONIDAZOLE 1.0 %
POVIMET 1%/5% SOLNINR 114.91 for 100 ML SOLUTIONPOVIDONE IODINE 5.0 %, METRONIDAZOLE 1.0 %
PVDINE M OINTINR 13.12 for 15 GM OINTMENTPOVIDONE IODINE 5.0 %, METRONIDAZOLE 1.0 %
SEPTIGARD 1%/5% OINTINR 66.56 for 15 GM OINTMENTPOVIDONE IODINE 5.0 %, METRONIDAZOLE 1.0 %
WOKADINE M 1%/5% CRMINR 28.38 for 10 GM CREAMPOVIDONE IODINE 5.0 %, METRONIDAZOLE 1.0 %

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

CIPLADINE M OINTINR 15 for 15 GM OINTMENTPOVIDONE IODINE , METRONIDAZOLE
DREZ 5%/1% OINTINR 72.6 for 15 GM OINTMENTMETRONIDAZOLE 5.0 %, POVIDONE IODINE 1.0 %
DREZ SPRAYINR 96.8 for 40 GM SPRAYMETRONIDAZOLE 5.0 %W/W, POVIDONE IODINE
MDINE OINTINR 44 for 15 GM OINTMENTPOVIDONE IODINE , METRONIDAZOLE
MEGADINE M OINTINR 69 for 15 GM OINTMENTPOVIDONE IODINE , METRONIDAZOLE
METRO PV OINTINR 36 for 15 GM OINTMENTPOVIDONE IODINE 5.0 %W/W, METRONIDAZOLE 1.0 %W/W
METROGYL P OINTINR 79 for 15 GM OINTPOVIDONE IODINE 5 %W/W, METRONIDAZOLE 1 %W/W
METROSIFP OINTINR 46.67 for 15 GM OINTMENTPOVIDONE IODINE , METRONIDAZOLE
METROZEN P OINTINR 56.58 for 15 GM OINTMENTPOVIDONE IODINE , METRONIDAZOLE
NIRDINE M OINTINR 7.5 for 15 GM OINTMENTMETRONIDAZOLE , POVIDONE IODINE
ODIVINE M OINTINR 42 for 15 GM OINTMENTMETRONIDAZOLE , POVIDONE IODINE
PODINE M OINTINR 33.31 for 15 GM OINTMENTMETRONIDAZOLE , POVIDONE IODINE
POVIKEN M OINTINR 36.96 for 15 GM OINTMENTMETRONIDAZOLE , POVIDONE IODINE
POVIMET 1% W/W/5% W/W OINTINR 45.71 for 15 GM OINTMENTPOVIDONE IODINE 5.0 %W/W, METRONIDAZOLE 1.0 %W/W
POVIREX PLUS OINTINR 48 for 15 GM OINTMENTPOVIDONE IODINE , METRONIDAZOLE
POVIZOL OINTINR 11.6 for 15 GM OINTMENTMETRONIDAZOLE , POVIDONE IODINE
PURADINE M OINTINR 15.3 for 15 GM OINTMENTPOVIDONE IODINE , METRONIDAZOLE
SEPTIGARD DUSTING PWDINR 26.42 for 10 GM DUSTING POWDERPOVIDONE IODINE 5.0 %W/W, METRONIDAZOLE 1.0 %W/W
SEPTIGARD OINTINR 35.21 for 10 GM OINTMENTMETRONIDAZOLE , POVIDONE IODINE
SOLUDINE M OINTINR 29.9 for 10 GM OINTMENTPOVIDONE IODINE 5.0 %W/W, METRONIDAZOLE 2.0 %W/W
VARDINE-M OINTINR 28.19 for 15 GRAM OINTMENTPOVIDONE IODINE 5 %W/W, METRONIDAZOLE 1 %W/W