Metroase 400mg 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.
Metroase 400mg Tablet helps prevent an infection after surgery. It is also used in the treatment of dental infections, leg ulcers, and pressure sores. This medicine is best taken after eating some food. It should be taken at the same time each day to get the most benefit. The amount you are advised will depend on what you are being treated for and how bad it is, but you should take this antibiotic 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 a full course of treatment, even if you feel well. 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.
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. Metroase 400mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Side Effects:
Metroase 400mg Tablet does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-
Ordinary side effects of Metroase
Headache
Dryness in mouth
Nausea
Metallic taste
Warning & Precautions:
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Metroase 400mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Metroase 400mg Tablet is recommended. Tolerants undergoing kidney dialysis should take this medicine after the dialysis treatment.
Liver
CAUTION
Metroase 400mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Metroase 400mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
FAQs:
Q. How long does Metroase 400mg Tablet take to work?
Usually, Metroase 400mg Tablet starts working within 1 hour of its ingestion. However, it may take around 2-3 days to make you feel better while taking Metroase 400mg Tablet. If you do not experience any significant reduction in your symptoms, consult your doctor.
Q. Can I drink alcohol while using Metroase 400mg Tablet?
No, avoid drinking alcohol while taking Metroase 400mg 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.
Q. Can the use of Metroase 400mg Tablet cause metallic taste?
Affirmative, Metroase 400mg 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.
Q. What if I take more than the recommended dose of Metroase 400mg Tablet?
If you have taken Metroase 400mg Tablet in excess (more than the recommended dose), immediately contact your doctor or report to the nearest hospital. Overdose of Metroase 400mg Tablet may cause loss of appetite, metallic taste, headache, dizziness, insomnia or drowsiness.
Q. Can I stop taking Metroase 400mg Tablet when I feel better?
No, do not stop taking Metroase 400mg 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 Metroase 400mg Tablet and follow their advice.
Q. What if there is no improvement after using Metroase 400mg 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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