Dosage form: injection, solution
Drug classes:Amebicides, Miscellaneous antibiotics
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jan 1, 2022.
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To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of Metronidazole Injection USP and other antibacterial drugs, Metronidazole Injection USP should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria.
Metronidazole has been shown to be carcinogenic in mice and rats (see PRECAUTIONS). Its use, therefore, should be reserved for the conditions described in the INDICATIONS AND USAGE section below.
Metronidazole Injection Description
Metronidazole Injection USP is a sterile, parenteral dosage form of metronidazole in water.
Each 100 mL of Metronidazole Injection USP contains a sterile, nonpyrogenic, isotonic, buffered solution of Metronidazole USP 500 mg, Sodium Chloride U..
