Metronidazole: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan
Metronidazole is an antibiotic and antiparasitic medicine. It is a prescription medicine used for amoebic dysentery, giardiasis, bacterial vaginosis, dental infections, abdominal infections and H. pylori. In Pakistan it is available as tablets, gel, syrup, injections and suspension, made by 13 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.
How Metronidazole works
Metronidazole damages the DNA of anaerobic bacteria and parasites, killing them.
What is Metronidazole used for?
- Amoebic dysentery
- Giardiasis
- Bacterial vaginosis
- Dental infections
- Abdominal infections
- H. pylori
Metronidazole is used for infections caused by anaerobic bacteria and parasites, including amoebic dysentery, giardiasis, bacterial vaginosis, trichomoniasis, dental abscesses, abdominal and pelvic infections, and as part of H. pylori treatment.
Side effects of Metronidazole
Common side effects of Metronidazole include:
- Metallic taste
- Nausea
- Loss of appetite
- Dark urine (harmless)
Get medical help for numbness or tingling, fits, confusion or a severe rash.
Precautions and warnings
- Do not drink alcohol during treatment and for 48 hours afterwards.
- Take it with or after food.
- Complete the full course.
- Ask your doctor before use in pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Frequently asked questions about Metronidazole
What is the price of Metronidazole in Pakistan?
At Medimart, Metronidazole products currently in stock range from Rs 98 to Rs 520 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Metrozine Suspension 90ml at Rs 98. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.Which brands of Metronidazole are available in Pakistan?
Metronidazole is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Metrozine (Searle Company Limited), Flagyl (Sanofi Aventis Pakistan Limited), Revomet (Kelloggs (Thailand) Limited), Gramex (Platinum Pharmaceuticals Ltd), Metrozid (Axis Pharma), Instagen (Epoch Pharmaceuticals INTL.), Zygel (Bloom Pharma) and Troz (Bosch Pharmaceuticals Ltd), along with 4 more brands listed below.Do I need a prescription for Metronidazole?
Yes. Metronidazole is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.
Can Metronidazole be used during pregnancy?
Ask your doctor before use in pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Are all Metronidazole brands the same?
Brands that contain the same amount of Metronidazole in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.
Metronidazole brands and prices in Pakistan
Medimart lists 20+ products containing Metronidazole from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.
