Indications & Dosage

Indications:

Metronidazole 5mg/mL solution for intravenous infusion is indicated when oral medication is not possible in:
– The prophylaxis of pre/postoperative infections due to sensitive anaerobic bacteria particularly species of Bacteroides and anaerobic Streptococci, during abdominal, gynaecological, gastrointestinal or colorectal surgery which carries a high risk of occurrence of this type of infection. The solution may also be used in combination with an antibiotic active against aerobic bacteria.
– The treatment of severe intra-abdominal and gynaecological infections in which sensitive anaerobic bactena particularly Bacteriodes and anaerobic Streptococci have been identified or are suspected to be the cause.

Dosage and Administration

Method of administration: Metronidazole 5mg/mL solution for infusion should be infused intravenously at an approximate rate of 5mL/minute (or one bag infused over 20 to 60 minutes). Oral medication should be substituted as soon as feasible.

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