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Metnox is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Suspension. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Stomach Infection, Amebiasis. Metnox also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Metnox depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Metnox include Nausea or vomiting, Headache. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Metnox can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Metnox are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Metnox's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Metnox has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Metnox related warnings section.
Metnox 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 Metnox contraindications section.
Additionally, Metnox may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Metnox, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Metnox is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Metnox safe for pregnant women?
Metnox can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Metnox, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Metnox safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Metnox may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Metnox should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Metnox on the Kidneys?
Metnox rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Metnox on the Liver?
So far, no research has been carried out on the effects of Metnox on the liver. So it is not known whether taking Metnox will affect the liver or not.
What is the effect of Metnox on the Heart?
Using Metnox does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Metnox 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 Metnox unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Metnox habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Metnox is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Metnox
Using Metnox with some foods may lead to harmful effects. Take your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Metnox
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Metnox with alcohol.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
