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Metroquin tablet

Manufactured byNoel Pharmaceuticals
ContainsDiloxanide Furoate (300 mg) + Tinidazole (200 mg)
Description
Metroquin tablet is a medicine that consists of Diloxanide Furoate and Tinidazole. It is used in the treatment of diarrhoea (loose, watery stools that occur more frequently than usual) and dysentery (infection of the intestines resulting in severe diarrhoea with the presence of blood and mucus in the faeces). This medicine works by preventing the growth of microorganisms like bacteria and parasites that cause infection. Metroquin tablet has some side effects like nausea, headache, dizziness, abdominal pain, etc. These side effects are mild and may subside by themselves. Consult your doctor if they bother you. Avoid driving vehicles or operating machines after using this medicine as it may make you feel sleepy and drowsy. Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to it. Metroquin tablet should be taken with food. Take it in the dose and for the duration prescribed by your doctor. You should take it regularly at the same time for the ease of remembering. Never take more than the prescribed dose. Complete the whole treatment prescribed by your doctor even if you feel better after taking a few doses. Consult your doctor if your symptoms have not improved even after taking this medicine for a week. Metroquin tablet is not recommended for use in children less than 12 years of age. Inform your doctor if you have liver, kidney, and any other health problems before taking this medicine. Also, let your doctor know about your ongoing medication. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before using this medicine.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Metroquin tablet

  • Nausea
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Abdominal pain
  • Fever
  • Change in taste/ Metallic taste
  • Loss of appetite
  • Fatigue
  • Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet

Uses of Metroquin tablet

What is it prescribed for?

  • Diarrhoea
  • Dysentery
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The effect of Metroquin tablet is seen within 30 to 60 minutes after taking it.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The duration of action of Metroquin tablet is 4 to 5 hours.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Avoid consuming alcohol while using Metroquin tablet as it may lead to high blood pressure, tightness of chest, headache, mild fever, difficulty in breathing, etc.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit forming tendencies were reported for Metroquin tablet.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Metroquin tablet is not recommended for use in pregnancy. If you are pregnant, consult your doctor before using this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Metroquin tablet is not recommended for use during breastfeed. If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before using this medicine.

Allergy

Avoid taking Metroquin tablet if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Metroquin tablet is not recommended for use in pregnancy. If you are pregnant, consult your doctor before using this medicine.

Breast-feeding

Metroquin tablet is not recommended for use during breastfeed. If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before using this medicine.
General warnings

Low blood cell count

Use Metroquin tablet with caution as it may lower your blood cell count. Your doctor may suggest tests for monitoring your white blood cell count and platelet count.

Neurological disorder

Metroquin tablet may cause neurological effects like convulsions (uncontrollable contractions of muscles) and peripheral neuropathy (a result of damage to the nerves located outside of the brain and spinal cord). Any symptoms of convulsions, tingling or burning sensation of hands and feet should be reported to the doctor immediately.

Liver disease

Use Metroquin tablet with caution if you have liver problems due to the increased risk of severe side effects. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine and may closely monitor your liver functioning if required, based on your clinical condition.

Use in elderly

Use Metroquin tablet with caution in elderly people as it may lead to serious side effects.

Use in children

Metroquin tablet is not recommended for use in your child is below 12 years of age and in a person weighing less than 25 kg since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established for such people.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose of Metroquin tablet as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Never take more than the prescribed dose. If you suspect that you might have taken an overdose of Metroquin tablet, seek emergency medical treatment.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

N/A

Instructions

Avoid consuming alcohol while using Metroquin tablet as it may lead to high blood pressure, tightness of chest, headache, mild fever, difficulty in breathing, etc.
Interaction with Medicine

Cholera Vaccine

Disulfiram

Warfarin

Atorvastatin

Disease interactions

Disease

Information not available.
Food interactions
You should avoid taking Metroquin tablet along with grapefruit juice as this increases absorption of this medicine. This may lead to undesirable effects.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Use Metroquin tablet as advised by your doctor. Do not take in larger doses than prescribed. Consult your doctor if you experience any undesirable effects. Do not stop using this medicine without consulting your doctor. Do not consume alcohol while taking this medicine as it may cause serious side effects. Avoid taking grapefruit juice along with this medicine. Keep away from the reach of your children and pets. Ensure that the unused medicine is disposed of properly.
Miscelleneous

To be taken with food

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
Metroquin tablet is a combination of Diloxanide Furoate and Tinidazole. Diloxanide is an amoebicide. It works by killing the infection-causing amoeba (parasites) inside the large intestine. Tinidazole is an antibiotic. It works by damaging the DNA of the bacteria and other microorganisms that cause infections, eventually killing them.
Legal Status

Unknown

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Classification

Category

Antiprotozoal antobiotic, Antidiarrheals, Gastrointestinal agents

Schedule

Schedule H

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Information on this page was last updated on 14 Oct 2021

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