Remet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Remet Information

Remet is a prescription drug, available for use as Cream. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Stomach Infection, Amebiasis. Remet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Remet. 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.

Common side effects of Remet include Nausea or vomiting, Headache. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Remet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Remet 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.

Remet's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Severe while nursing. Warnings related to Remet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Liver Disease, Heart Disease, Peripheral Neuropathy must refrain from the use of Remet since this can cause severe adverse effects. The section on Remet contraindications lists all such conditions.

Besides this, Remet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

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

Remet Benefits & Uses
Remet Dosage & How to Take
Remet Side Effects
Remet Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Remet with Other Drugs
Remet Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Remet
Remet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Remet Benefits & Uses

Remet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Bacterial Infections
Stomach Infection
Amebiasis
Giardiasis
Diarrhoea (Read More - Home Remedies for Diarrhoea)
Parasitic Infections
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Prostatitis

Other Benefits

Remet 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

Remet Related Warnings

Is the use of Remet safe for pregnant women?

Remet may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Remet again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Remet safe during breastfeeding?

Remet may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Remet on the Kidneys?

Remet has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Remet on the Liver?

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

Remet is not harmful for the heart.

Severe Interaction of Remet with Other Drugs

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

Life Threatening

Disulfiram

Severe

Phenobarbital

Alfuzosin

Amiodarone

Clarithromycin

Omeprazole

Apomorphine

Apomorphine Tablet

Quinidine

Disopyramide

Warfarin

Escitalopram

Prednisolone

Moderate

Mild

Amitriptyline

Probenecid

Remet Contraindications

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

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Heart Disease
Diabetes
Peripheral Neuropathy
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Kidney Disease
Arrhythmia
Liver Disease
Kidney Cancer

Frequently asked Questions about Remet

Is this Remet habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Remet.

Remet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Remet

The side effects of taking Remet with certain foods can be serious. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Remet

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Remet and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Frequently asked Questions about Remet

Question over 5 years ago

What is Remet?

Dr. Amit Singh MBBS , General Physician

Remet 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 about 5 years ago

How to take Remet?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Remet 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

Is Remet safe to use?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Remet is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor, however, few side effects are observed such as nausea, abdominal cramps, and constipation.

Question over 4 years ago

Is Remet carcinogenic?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Yes, Remet 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.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Remet without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Remet is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to consume this medicine if you don't require it.

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