Dosage: How should you take Metronidazole?

Metronidazoleworks best when there is a constant amount in the blood. Take your Metronidazole doses at evenly spaced intervals, day and night, and try to avoid missing any. If you are being treated for the sexually transmitted genital infection called trichomoniasis, your doctor may want to treat your partner at the same time, even if there are no symptoms. Try to avoid sexual intercourse until the infection is cured. If you do have sex, use a condom.

Metronidazole can be taken with or without food. It may cause dry mouth. Hard candy, chewing gum, or bits of ice can help to relieve the problem.

Metronidazole dosage for adults:

• Trichomoniasis: One-day treatment: 2 grams of Metronidazole, taken as a single Metronidazole dose or divided into 2 doses (1 gram each) taken in the same day. Seven-day course of treatment: 250 milligrams 3 times daily for 7 consecutive days.
  
  
• Acute Intestinal Amebiasis (Acute Amebic Dysentery): The usual Metronidazole dose is 750 milligrams taken by mouth 3 times daily for 5 to 10 days.
  
  
• Amebic Liver Abscess: The usual dose of Metronidazole is 500 milligrams or 750 milligrams taken by mouth 3 times daily for 5 to 10 days.
  
  
• Anaerobic Bacterial Infections: The usual adult oral dosage of Metronidazole is 7.5 milligrams per 2.2 pounds of body weight every 6 hours.

Metronidazole dosage for older adults:

Your doctor will test to see how much medication is in your blood and will adjust your dosage if necessary.

Metronidazole dosage for children:

• Amebiasis: The usual dose is 35 to 50 milligrams for each 2.2 pounds of body weight per day, divided into 3 doses taken for 10 days. The safety and efficacy of Metronidazole for any other condition in children have not been established.

Metronidazole Overdosage: Any medication taken in excess can have serious consequences. If you suspect an overdose, seek medical treatment immediately. Symptoms of Metronidazole overdose may include: Lack of muscle coordination, nausea, vomiting.

If you miss a dose of Metronidazole: Take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Storage instructions for Metronidazole: Store at room temperature. Protect from light.

Preparations of Metronidazole: Tablets 200mg, 250mg, 400mg, 500mg.