Metronidazole (Nycomed, Klion, Metrogyl, Metroseptol, Tricho-PIN, Trichopolflagyl, Efloran): against parasites

Release form

Tablets 0.25 g, bottle 100 ml, solution for infusion 5 mg/ml.

Mechanism, spectrum of action

This drug is an antiprotozoal agent. Universal for all forms of amoebiasis - a third-line drug. The action is based on disruption of the DNA structure of sensitive microorganisms.

Contraindications are hypersensitivity and pregnancy.

Application diagram

Trichomoniasis (trichomoniasis):

• orally for adults and children over 10 years of age – 500 mg 2 times a day for 5 days or 250 mg per day 3 times a day for 7 days;
• children 3-7 years old – 125 mg 2 times a day;
• children 7-10 years old - 125 mg 3 times a day.

The course lasts 7 days.

Amebiasis (in intestinal forms):

• orally or intravenously for adults and children over 10 years of age - 750 mg 3 times a day;
• children 3-7 years old - 250 mg 4 times a day;
• children 7-10 years old - 375 mg 3 times a day.

The course lasts 5-10 days.

For amoebic liver abscess and other forms of extraintestinal amebiasis:

• adults and children over 10 years old - 375 mg 3 times a day;
• children 3-7 years old - 125 mg 4 times a day;
• children 7-10 years old - 250 mg 3 times a day.

The course lasts 5-10 days.

To sanitize media:

• 0.4-0.8 g 3 times a day for 5-8 days.

Giardiasis:

• orally or intravenously for adults and children over 10 years of age - 500 mg 2 times a day for 5-7 days or 2000 mg (8 tablets) 1 time a day for 3 days;
• children 3-7 years old - 250-375 mg once a day for 5 days or 500-750 mg once a day for 3 days;
• children 7-10 years old - 250 mg 2 times a day for 5 days or 1000 mg (4 tablets) 1 time a day for 3 days.

The scientific information provided is general and cannot be used to make a decision about the possibility of using a particular drug.

There are contraindications, consult your doctor.