Metcon 500mg Tablet 10.0 tablets in 1 strip

Last Updated: December 12th, 2025

Metcon 500mg Tablet is a product of Radicon Laboratories Limited

Composition: Metronidazole (500mg)

Pack of 10 tablet

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All Details About Metcon 500mg Tablet

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Metcon 500mg Tablet

Description:

Metcon 500mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine that helps your body fight infections caused by bacteria and parasites. It is used to treat infections of the liver, stomach, intestines, vagina, brain, heart, lungs, bones, and skin. It may also help prevent an infection after surgery.

Metcon 500mg Tablet medicine is best taken after eating some food. It should be taken at the same time each day to get the most benefit. Take the medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Your symptoms may get better after a short time, but do not stop taking it until you have finished the full course of treatment. If you stop taking it early, some bacteria may survive, and the infection may come back. Do not drink alcohol while taking this medicine and for a few days after stopping it. Otherwise, you may get unpleasant side effects like nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain.

The most common side effects of this medicine are headache, dryness in the mouth, nausea, and a slight metallic taste in the mouth. These are usually mild, but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days. You can try using sugarless candies or lozenges to overcome any dryness or metallic taste in the mouth.

Earlier using this medicine, inform your doctor if you are allergic to any medicine or have any kidney or liver problems or any disease of the nervous system. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, inform your doctor before taking this medicine.

Uses:

Treatment of Bacterial infections
Treatment of Parasitic infections

Directions For Use:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Metcon 500mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Metcon

Headache
Dryness in mouth
Nausea
Metallic taste

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Consuming alcohol while taking Metcon 500mg Tablet may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Metcon 500mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Metcon 500mg Tablet should be used during pregnancy only after consulting the doctor.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

Metcon 500mg Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
If a single dose of Metcon 500mg Tablet is used, it is recommended to hold breastfeeding for 12-24 hours to allow the removal of the drug.

Driving

UNSAFE

Metcon 500mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Metcon 500mg Tablet may make you feel sleepy, dizzy, confused. You may have hallucinations, fits (convulsions) or temporary eyesight problems (such as blurred or double vision) affecting your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Metcon 500mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Metcon 500mg Tablet is recommended.
Tolerants undergoing kidney dialysis should take this medicine after the dialysis treatment.

Liver

CAUTION

Metcon 500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Metcon 500mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

FAQs:

How long does Metcon 500mg Tablet take to work?

Usually, Metcon 500mg Tablet starts working within 1 hour of its ingestion. However, it may take around 2-3 days to make you feel better while taking Metcon 500mg Tablet. If you do not experience any significant reduction in your symptoms, consult your doctor.

Can I drink alcohol while using Metcon 500mg Tablet?

No, avoid drinking alcohol while taking Metcon 500mg Tablet. Moreover, you should avoid alcohol even after 3 days of finishing the complete course. Drinking alcohol can cause an unpleasant reaction (disulfiram like reaction) with symptoms such as stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, headache, flushing or redness of the face.

Can the use of Metcon 500mg Tablet cause metallic taste?

Affirmative, Metcon 500mg Tablet may cause a temporary metallic taste. This metallic taste can be reduced by staying hydrated, brushing teeth after the meals and chewing sugar-free gum or mints.

What if I take more than the recommended dose of Metcon 500mg Tablet?

If you have taken Metcon 500mg Tablet in excess (more than the recommended dose), immediately contact your doctor or report to the nearest hospital. Overdose of Metcon 500mg Tablet may cause loss of appetite, metallic taste, headache, dizziness, insomnia or drowsiness.

Can I stop taking Metcon 500mg Tablet when I feel better?

No, do not stop taking Metcon 500mg Tablet and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured. Hence, if you stop taking the medicine before completing the course, your infection may come back. Consult your doctor before you stop taking Metcon 500mg Tablet and follow their advice.

What if there is no improvement after using Metcon 500mg Tablet?

Inform your doctor if you did not feel better after completing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him/her if your symptoms are getting worse during the treatment.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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