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Is Metrogyl Given To Treat Bacteria?
My husband and I are leaving on a 2 month holiday in Africa, Europe, Jordan, Dubai and Bali. We have had our innoculations and I asked my Dr for a general antibiotic and also mentioned my husband once had Giardia after a holiday in Thailand. I filled out the prescriptions and there is one called Metrogyl 400. Can it be used as a general antibiotic? Is it more for treating amoebic bacteria. Instructions just say "as directed by your Dr", but unfortunately he didn't give me any. Thank you for any advice. Regards Helen
Fri, 26 Feb 2016
Hi,
Metrogyl is not an antibiotic but an anti-protozoal medicine and given for Giardiasis or for mixed infection.
It can be taken if there is food contamination during traveling.
One can take one tablet 2-3 times a day if infection is there.
Ok and take care.
Metrogyl is not an antibiotic but an anti-protozoal medicine and given for Giardiasis or for mixed infection.
It can be taken if there is food contamination during traveling.
One can take one tablet 2-3 times a day if infection is there.
Ok and take care.
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