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Met Information

Met is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Stomach Infection, Amebiasis. Secondary and off-label uses of Met have also been mentioned below.

The optimal dosage of Met is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

The side effects typically associated with Met include Nausea or vomiting, Headache. Some other side effects of Met have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Met go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Met's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Moderate while nursing. It is important to know if Met has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Met related warnings section.

Met is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease, Heart Disease, Peripheral Neuropathy as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Met contraindications section.

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

In addition to the above precautions for Met, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.



Met Benefits & Uses

Met is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Met 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
Adult
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 7.5 mg/kg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release)
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 6 hourly
  • Course Duration: 10 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Female)
  • Disease: Endocarditis
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 7.5 mg/kg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release)
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 6 hourly
  • Course Duration: 10 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 7.5 mg/kg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release)
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 6 hourly
  • Course Duration: 10 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 750 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release)
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 8 hourly
  • Course Duration: 10 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 750 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release)
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 8 hourly
  • Course Duration: 10 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 7.5 mg/kg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release)
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 8 hourly
  • Course Duration: 10 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 750 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release)
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 8 hourly
  • Course Duration: 10 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor


Met Side Effects

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

Severe

Moderate

Mild

Common

Met Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Met safe for pregnant women?


    Pregnant women can take Met without worrying about any side effects.

    Safe
  • Is the use of Met safe during breastfeeding?


    If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Met. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Met on the Kidneys?


    Met may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Met on the Liver?


    Very few cases of side effects of Met on the liver have been reported.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Met on the Heart?


    Met may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

    Mild


Severe Interaction of Met with Other Drugs

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

Life Threatening

Severe

Moderate

Mild



Met Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Met

  • Is this Met habit forming or addictive?


    No, you will not get addicted to Met.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    After taking Met, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Met can make you drowsy.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but take Met only as per medical advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    Met is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

    No

Met Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Met


    Taking Met with food is safe.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Met


    Taking Met with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

    Severe


Frequently asked Questions about Met

Question over 4 years ago

Can i take Met with ibuprofen?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Met and ibuprofen can be taken at the same time. There are no known drug interactions found between them.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Met effective against candida (fungal infections)?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

No, Met is not effective in candida (fungal infections) because it is an anti-amoebic and antiprotozoal drug, it is only effective for bacterial and protozoal infections.

Question over 4 years ago

Is Met nephrotoxic?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

No, Met is not nephrotoxic (kidney damaging). However, if this drug is taken unnecessarily in excessive dosage then it can lead to kidney damage. 

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Met treat urinary tract infections (UTI)?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

No, Met cannot be used in the treatment of urinary tract infections (UTI). This is because Met is effective but is found to be badly-tolerated in patients suffering from urinary tract infections (UTI).

Question over 4 years ago

Is Met used to treat diarrhea?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

No, Met is not used directly to treat diarrhea. However, it is used to treat the symptoms of giardiasis (intestinal infection) such as dehydration from diarrhea.



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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

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