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METRONIDAZOLE (UNII: 140QMO216E) (METRONIDAZOLE - UNII:140QMO216E)
RedPharm Drug, Inc.
ORAL
PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Symptomatic Trichomoniasis. Metronidazole tablets, USP are indicated for the treatment of T. vaginalis infection in females and males when the presence of the trichomonad has been confirmed by appropriate laboratory procedures (wet smears and/or cultures). Asymptomatic Trichomoniasis. Metronidazole tablets, USP are indicated in the treatment of asymptomatic T. vaginalis infection in females when the organism is associated with endocervicitis, cervicitis, or cervical erosion. Since there is evidence that presence of the trichomonad can interfere with accurate assessment of abnormal cytological smears, additional smears should be performed after eradication of the parasite. Treatment of Asymptomatic Sexual Partners. T. vaginalis infection is a venereal disease. Therefore, asymptomatic sexual partners of treated patients should be treated simul
Metronidazole Tablets USP, 250 mg are white to off-white, round, biconvex, film coated tablets debossed with '850' on one side and plain on other side and are supplied as follows: NDC 72578-007-01 in bottles of 100 tablets NDC 72578-007-21 in bottles of 250 tablets NDC 72578-007-05 in bottles of 500 tablets Metronidazole Tablets USP, 500 mg are white to off-white, oval shaped, biconvex, film coated tablets debossed with '851' on one side and plain on other side and are supplied as follows: NDC 72578-008-18 in bottles of 50 tablets NDC 72578-008-01 in bottles of 100 tablets NDC 72578-008-05 in bottles of 500 tablets Storage Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature] . Protect from light. Dispense in a tight, light-resistant container (USP). Manufactured by: Cadila Healthcare Ltd. India Distributed by: Viona Pharmaceuticals Inc. Cranford, NJ 07016 Rev.: 01/19
Abbreviated New Drug Application
METRONIDAZOLE- METRONIDAZOLE TABLET REDPHARM DRUG, INC. ---------- METRONIDAZOLE 500MG TABLETS To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of metronidazole tablets and other antibacterial drugs, metronidazole tablets should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria. WARNING Metronidazole has been shown to be carcinogenic in mice and rats (see PRECAUTIONS). Unnecessary use of the drug should be avoided. Its use should be reserved for the conditions described in the INDICATIONS AND USAGE section below. DESCRIPTION Metronidazole tablets, 250 mg or 500 mg is an oral formulation of the synthetic nitroimidazole antimicrobial, 2-methyl-5-nitro-1H-imidazole-1-ethanol, which has the following structural formula: Metronidazole USP is a white to pale yellow, crystalline powder. It is sparingly soluble in water and alcohol; slightly soluble in ether and chloroform; soluble in dilute hydrochloric acid. Each metronidazole tablet, USP intended for oral administration contains 250 mg or 500 mg of metronidazole. In addition, each tablet contains the following inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, hypromellose, low-substituted hydroxypropyl cellulose, microcrystalline cellulose and stearic acid. Additionally each tablet contains opadry II white 02F580003 which contains hypromellose, polyethylene glycol, talc and titanium dioxide. CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY ABSORPTION Disposition of metronidazole in the body is similar for both oral and intravenous dosage forms. Following oral administration, metronidazole is well absorbed, with peak plasma concentrations occurring between one and two hours after administration. Plasma concentrations of metronidazole are proportional to the administered dose. Oral administration of 250 mg, 500 mg, or 2,000 mg produced peak plasma concentrations of 6 mcg/mL, 12 mcg/mL, and 40 mcg/mL, respectively. Studies reveal no significant bioavailability differences between males and females; however, Citiți documentul complet