Metronidazole (Pfizer (Perth)) TM
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Active ingredients: metronidazole
Pack: Metronidazole (Pfizer (Perth)) 0.5% (500 mg/100 mL) injection, 100 mL vial
Brand name
(ARTG)
: Pfizer (Australia) METRONIDAZOLE 5mg/mL (0.5%) injection vialConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
INDICATIONS AS AT 12 DECEMBER 2001: Treatment of severe anaerobic infection when oral medication is not possible or is contraindicated, when immediate antianaerobic therapy is required. Metronidazole may be used prophylactically to prevent infection of the surgical site which may have been contaminated or potentially contaminated with anaerobic organisms. Procedures in which this may be assumed to have happened include appendicectomy, colonic surgery, vaginal hysterectomy, abdominal surgery in the presence of anaerobes in the peritoneal cavity and surgery performed in the presence of anaerobic septicaemia.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, solution
- Intravenous
- Clear, almost colourless to pale yellow solution
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 1 or 10 x 100 mL pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient metronidazole
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
