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Met 500 Tablet SR 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 500 Tablet SR have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Met 500 Tablet SR 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. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Met 500 Tablet SR also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Headache. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Met 500 Tablet SR can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Met 500 Tablet SR 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 Met 500 Tablet SR has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Met 500 Tablet SR related warnings talks about Met 500 Tablet SR's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Met 500 Tablet SR is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease, Heart Disease, Peripheral Neuropathy as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Met 500 Tablet SR have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Met 500 Tablet SR may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Met 500 Tablet SR is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Met 500 Tablet SR is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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 |
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| Adult(Female) |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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| Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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| Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Met 500 Tablet SR is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Met 500 Tablet SR safe for pregnant women?
Met is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Met 500 Tablet SR safe during breastfeeding?
Met can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Met 500 Tablet SR on the Kidneys?
Met rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Met 500 Tablet SR on the Liver?
Met may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Met 500 Tablet SR on the Heart?
Met is rarely harmful for the heart.
Met 500 Tablet SR should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Met 500 Tablet SR unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Met 500 Tablet SR habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Met 500 Tablet SR has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Met 500 Tablet SR. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Met 500 Tablet SR is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Met 500 Tablet SR is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Met 500 Tablet SR
It is safe to take Met 500 Tablet SR with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Met 500 Tablet SR
Taking alcohol with Met 500 Tablet SR can be dangerous.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 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
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
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
