Metrozine Suspension 200mg

About Metrozine Suspension 200mg

Metrozine Suspension Uses

• Treats intestinal amoebiasis and amoebic liver abscess in children
• Treats giardiasis, a parasitic gut infection
• Treats anaerobic bacterial infections of the abdomen and pelvis
• Treats acute ulcerative gingivitis in children who cannot swallow tablets
• Used for selected parasitic infections in infants and young children

Metrozine Suspension Benefits

• Easy to swallow for children and patients who cannot take tablets
• Allows precise, weight-based dosing with a measuring cup
• Clears parasitic and anaerobic infections within a short course
• Pleasant taste improves compliance in pediatric patients

What Experts Say

In children, dosing is calculated by body weight rather than a fixed adult amount, since drug clearance, body water content and metabolism differ considerably with age and growth stage. This is exactly why suspension strength is standardized to a measurable amount per five ml rather than a fixed tablet size.

The liquid form allows small, accurate dose adjustments that a tablet cannot offer, which matters because metronidazole has a narrow margin between an effective dose and one that raises side effect risk in young children with developing organ systems. Precise measurement keeps treatment both effective and safer for smaller patients.

Absorption from the suspension is rapid and reaches blood levels similar to the tablet form, so the same overall course length generally applies regardless of which formulation is chosen. Shaking the bottle well before each dose keeps the active drug evenly distributed so every single dose delivers the intended amount consistently.

Drug Class

• Nitroimidazole antibiotic and antiprotozoal

Metrozine Suspension 200mg formula

• Metronidazole 200mg/5ml

Available forms

• Oral Suspension

How to use Metrozine Suspension 200mg?

• Shake the bottle well before measuring each dose
• Use the marked measuring cup or spoon provided with the pack
• Give after meals to reduce stomach upset
• Give the dose exactly as prescribed based on the child's weight
• Complete the full course even if symptoms improve early

Drug Interactions

• Alcohol Based Medicines: Even alcohol present in some cough syrups can trigger a disulfiram like reaction with flushing and vomiting
• Warfarin: Enhances the blood thinning effect in patients also on anticoagulant therapy and raises bleeding risk
• Phenobarbital And Phenytoin: Can lower metronidazole levels by speeding up its breakdown
• Cimetidine: May raise metronidazole levels and increase side effect risk
• Lithium: Can raise lithium levels when both are used together

Risks and warnings

• Weight Based Dosing: Dose must be calculated by the child's body weight, so never estimate or round up
• Liver Impairment: Requires dose adjustment since metronidazole is broken down in the liver
• Blood Disorders: Use with caution in children with a history of blood cell abnormalities
• Nervous System Disease: Use with caution in epilepsy or other central nervous system disorders
• Young Infants: Use only under close medical supervision in infants under three months
• Allergy History: Avoid if the child has had a previous allergic reaction to metronidazole

Metrozine Suspension Side Effects

• Nausea and vomiting
• Loss of appetite
• Metallic taste, though harder for young children to describe
• Stomach pain or cramping
• Diarrhea or constipation
• Headache and mild dizziness in older children
• Dark or reddish brown urine
• Skin rash or allergic reaction, though rare
• Unusual tiredness or irritability

Storage Conditions

• Shake the bottle well before every dose
• Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight
• Keep the bottle tightly closed after each use
• Protect the suspension from light and avoid freezing
• Discard any unused suspension 14 days after opening
• Keep out of reach of children despite the pleasant taste