Menor

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Menor Information

Menor is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Suspension. Bacterial Infections, Stomach Infection, Amebiasis are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Menor have also been explained below.

The right dosage of Menor depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

The side effects typically associated with Menor include Nausea or vomiting, Headache. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Menor can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Menor are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Menor has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Menor has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Menor related warnings section.

Menor can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Menor in conditions like Liver Disease, Heart Disease, Peripheral Neuropathy. Other contraindications of Menor have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug interactions for Menor have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Menor is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.



Menor Benefits & Uses

Menor is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Menor Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage


Menor Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Menor is used -

Severe

Moderate

Mild

Common

Menor Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Menor safe for pregnant women?


    Menor may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Menor again without your doctor's advice.

  • Is the use of Menor safe during breastfeeding?


    Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Menor. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.

  • What is the effect of Menor on the Kidneys?


    Menor may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

  • What is the effect of Menor on the Liver?


    So far, no research has been carried out on the effects of Menor on the liver. So it is not known whether taking Menor will affect the liver or not.

  • What is the effect of Menor on the Heart?


    Menor is completely safe for the heart.



Severe Interaction of Menor with Other Drugs

Menor should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Life Threatening

Severe

Moderate

Mild



Menor Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Menor unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Menor

  • Is this Menor habit forming or addictive?


    No, there is no any evidence that Menor is addictive.

Menor Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Menor


    Taking Menor with food can create severe side effects. Discuss this with your doctor.

  • Interaction between Alcohol and Menor


    Information about the interaction of Menor and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.



Frequently asked Questions about Menor

Question about 5 years ago

Does Menor cause stomach problems?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Menor can cause stomach upset, abdominal cramps, constipation, and nausea. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing these symptoms after taking this drug. 

Question about 4 years ago

Does Menor cause constipation?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Menor can cause constipation and other stomach related side effects such as nausea, abdominal cramps, and stomach discomfort. You are recommended to eat non-spicy light meals along with fibrous fruits to avoid constipation and other stomach related problems. However, in case of severe constipation please inform your doctor right away.

Question about 5 years ago

How to take Menor?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Menor can be taken orally preferably after a light meal. This medicine can applied topically also. Duration, of course, will vary according to the severity of bacterial/protozoal infection.

Question about 5 years ago

What is Menor?

Dr. Amit Singh MBBS , General Physician

Menor is a brand name of metronidazole. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called nitroimidazoles. It has anti-amoebic and anti-protozoal property. It is available in different forms such as tablets, capsules, suspensions, and creams. It is used to treat amoebic and protozoal infections.

Question over 4 years ago

Is Menor carcinogenic?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Yes, Menor may be carcinogenic (cancer-causing) if taken beyond prescribed dosage. As per FDA reports, it has shown cancer-causing properties in rats and mice in clinical trials. Therefore, take this medicine strictly as per instructions and do not use it unnecessarily.



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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Flagyl® Metronidazole

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 837-839

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 850-851

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 713

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Noroxin® (norfloxacin)

Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Nufloxib (norfloxacin)

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