Metro 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.

Used in treating many bacterial infections of various organs of the body

Uses of Metro Tablet

Treatment of Bacterial infections
Treatment of Parasitic infections

Benefits of Metro Tablet

In Treatment of Bacterial infections

Metro 400mg Tablet is a versatile antibiotic medicine that can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. These include infections of the blood, brain, lungs, bones, joints, urinary tract, stomach, and intestines. It can also be used to treat gum ulcers and other dental infections (abscesses), leg ulcers, and pressure sores. It works by stopping the growth of the bacteria causing the infection.

This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant. This medicine is generally safe to use while pregnant or breastfeeding, but you should ask your doctor.

In Treatment of Parasitic infections

Metro 400mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine that helps treat many parasitic infections such as amoebic dysentery. It works by stopping the growth of parasites causing the infection. This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all parasites are killed and do not become resistant. This medicine is generally safe to use while pregnant or breastfeeding, but you should ask your doctor.

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Side effects of Metro Tablet

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

Common side effects of Metro

Headache
Dryness in mouth
Nausea
Metallic taste

How to use Metro Tablet

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. Metro 400mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Consuming alcohol while taking Metro 400mg Tablet may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Metro 400mg 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.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

Metro 400mg 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 Metro 400mg Tablet is used, it is recommended to hold breastfeeding for 12-24 hours to allow the removal of the drug.

Driving

UNSAFE

Metro 400mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Metro 400mg 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

Metro 400mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Metro 400mg Tablet is recommended.
Patients undergoing kidney dialysis should take this medicine after the dialysis treatment.

Liver

CAUTION

Metro 400mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Metro 400mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

Metro 400mg Tablet treats infections caused by bacteria and parasites.
It may cause side effects like nausea, stomach upset, and a metallic taste in the mouth.
Metro 400mg Tablet used in a high dose or for a prolonged time increases the risk of side effects such as nerve damage. Take it only as prescribed by your doctor.
Do not drink alcohol during or for 2-3 days after treatment with this medicine. You may develop nausea, vomiting, flushing and headache.
Inform your doctor if you have liver disease. Your dose may need to be adjusted in severe liver disease.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Nitroimidazole

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Action Class

5-Nitroimidazole (Antiprotozoal & Antibacterial)

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Patients taking Metro 400mg Tablet

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59%

Twice A Day

37%

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What are you using Metro Tablet for?

Bacterial inf*

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Others

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Diarrhoea

14%

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How much was the improvement?

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Average

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Excellent

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What were the side-effects while using Metro 400mg Tablet?

Headache

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No Side Effec*

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Vomiting

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With food

50%

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FAQs

How long does Metro 400mg Tablet take to work?

Usually, Metro 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 Metro 400mg Tablet. If you do not experience any significant reduction in your symptoms, consult your doctor.

Can I drink alcohol while using Metro 400mg Tablet?

No, avoid drinking alcohol while taking Metro 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.

Can the use of Metro 400mg Tablet cause metallic taste?

Yes, Metro 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.

What if I take more than the recommended dose of Metro 400mg Tablet?

If you have taken Metro 400mg Tablet in excess (more than the recommended dose), immediately contact your doctor or report to the nearest hospital. Overdose of Metro 400mg Tablet may cause loss of appetite, metallic taste, headache, dizziness, insomnia or drowsiness.

Can I stop taking Metro 400mg Tablet when I feel better?

No, do not stop taking Metro 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 Metro 400mg Tablet and follow their advice.

What if there is no improvement after using Metro 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.

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