Amrizole 1000 mg ( metronidazole?) 5 rectal suppositories?

Uses

Amrizole Rectal Suppository?is used for the treatment, control, prevention, & improvement of the following diseases, conditions and symptoms:

Infections of gum and dental cavities
Pelvic area infection
Brain infection
Lung infection
Bones infection
Stomach infection
Intestinal infection
Genital tract infection
Blood infection
Pressure sores
Amrizole Rectal Suppository?may also be used for purposes not listed here.

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Side-effects

The following is a list of possible?side-effects?that may occur from all constituting ingredients of?Amrizole Rectal Suppository. This is not a comprehensive list. These side-effects are possible, but do not always occur. Some of the side-effects may be rare but serious. Consult your doctor if you observe any of the following side-effects, especially if they do not go away.

Diarrhea
Fever
Nausea
Joint or muscle pain
Brain disease
Unpleasant metallic taste
Furred tongue
Gastrointestinal disturbances
Headache
Darkening of urine
Amrizole Rectal Suppository?may also cause side-effects not listed here.

If you notice other?side-effects?not listed above, contact your doctor for medical advice. You may also report?side-effects?to your local food and drug administration authority.

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Precautions

Before using?Amrizole Rectal Suppository, inform your doctor about your current list of medications, over the counter products (e.g. vitamins, herbal supplements, etc.), allergies, pre-existing diseases, and current health conditions (e.g. pregnancy, upcoming surgery, etc.). Some health conditions may make you more susceptible to the side-effects of the drug. Take as directed by your doctor or follow the direction printed on the product insert. Dosage is based on your condition. Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens. Important counseling points are listed below.

Dermatitis
Peripheral neuropathy
Systemic metronidazole

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Interactions with Amrizole Rectal Suppository

If you use other drugs or over the counter products at the same time, the effects of?Amrizole Rectal Suppository?may change. This may increase your risk for side-effects or cause your drug not to work properly. Tell your doctor about all the drugs, vitamins, and herbal supplements you are using, so that you doctor can help you prevent or manage drug interactions.?Amrizole Rectal Suppository?may interact with the following drugs and products:

Alcohol
Anticoagulants
Antimicrobials
Ciclosporin
Cimetidine
Fluorouracil
Lithium
Phenobarbital or phenytoin
Phenytoin

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When not to use Amrizole Rectal Suppository

Hypersensitivity to?Amrizole Rectal Suppository?is a contraindication. In addition,?Amrizole Rectal Suppository?should not be used if you have the following conditions:

Alcohol intoxication
Habit of drinking too much alcohol
Liver disease
Lower seizure threshold
Seizures
Tingling or pain of hands or feet

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Composition and Active Ingredients

Amrizole Rectal Suppository?is composed of the following active ingredients (salts)

Metronidazole

Please note that this medicine may be available in various strengths for each active ingredient listed above.

Packages and Strengths

Amrizole Rectal Suppository is available in the following packages and strengths

Amrizole Rectal Suppository -?Packages:?Rectal 1g in Blister x 5 (Shelf life: 36 months/Store below 25C)

Amrizole Rectal Suppository -?Strengths:?1Gm

Frequently asked Questions

Is Amrizole Rectal Suppository safe to use when pregnant?

Please consult with your doctor for case-specific recommendations.

Is Amrizole Rectal Suppository safe while breastfeeding?

Please discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when using this product?

If you experience?drowsiness, dizziness, hypotension or a headache as side-effects when using Amrizole Rectal Suppository medicine then it may not be safe to drive a vehicle or operate heavy machinery. One should not drive a vehicle if using the medicine makes you drowsy, dizzy or lowers your blood-pressure extensively. Pharmacists also advise patients not to drink alcohol with medicines as alcohol intensifies?drowsiness?side-effects. Please check for these effects on your body when using Amrizole Rectal Suppository. Always consult with your doctor for recommendations specific to your body and health conditions.

Is this medicine or product addictive or habit forming?

Most medicines don’t come with a potential for addiction or abuse. Usually, government’s categorizes medicines that can be addictive as controlled substances. Examples include?schedule?H or X in India and?schedule?II-V in the US. Please consult the product package to make sure that the medicine does not belong to such special categorizations of medicines. Lastly, do not self-medicate and increase your body’s dependence to medicines without the advice of a doctor.

Can i stop using this product immediately or do I have to slowly ween off the use?

Some medicines need to be tapered or cannot be stopped immediately because of rebound effects. Please consult with your doctor for recommendations specific to your body,?health?and other medications that you may be using.

Other important Information on Amrizole Rectal Suppository

Missing a dose

In case you miss a dose, use it as soon as you notice. If it is close to the time of your next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your dosing schedule. Do not use extra dose to make up for a missed dose. If you are regularly missing doses, consider setting an alarm or asking a family member to remind you. Please consult your doctor to discuss changes in your dosing schedule or a new schedule to make up for missed doses, if you have missed too many doses recently.

Overdosage of Amrizole Rectal Suppository

Do not use more than prescribed dose. Taking more?medication?will not improve your symptoms; rather they may cause poisoning or serious side-effects. If you suspect that you or anyone else who may have overdosed of?Amrizole Rectal Suppository, please go to the emergency department of the closest hospital or nursing home. Bring a medicine box, container, or label with you to help doctors with necessary information.
Do not give your medicines to other people even if you know that they have the same?condition?or it seems that they may have similar?conditions. This may lead to overdosage.
Please consult your physician or pharmacist or product package for more information.

Storage of Amrizole Rectal Suppository

Store?medicines?at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Do not freeze?medicines?unless required by package insert. Keep?medicines?away from children and pets.
Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into drainage unless instructed to do so.?Medication?discarded in this manner may contaminate the environment. Please consult your pharmacist or doctor for more details on how to safely discard?Amrizole Rectal Suppository.

Expired Amrizole Rectal Suppository

Taking a single dose of expired?Amrizole Rectal Suppository?is unlikely to produce an adverse event. However, please discuss with your primary health provider or pharmacist for proper advice or if you feel unwell or sick. Expired drug may become ineffective in treating your prescribed conditions. To be on the safe side, it is important not to use expired drug. If you have a?chronic illness?that requires taking medicine constantly such as heart condition, seizures, and life-threatening allergies, you are much safer keeping in touch with your primary health care provider so that you can have a fresh supply of unexpired medications.

Dosage Information

Please consult your physician or pharmacist or refer to product package.