Antibiotic and antiprotozoal medication. Used for susceptible bacterial and parasitic infections; its use for non infectious, acute diarrhea is controversial
Vomiting, diarrhea, decreased appetite, neurological changes.
Metronidazole is used to treat a variety of bacterial and parasitic infections. It is effective against anaerobic bacteria, as well as protozoal intestinal parasites. Although metronidazole is frequently used for acute and chronin nonspecific diarrhea in dogs, evidence to support this use is conflicting3 and the drug may have a potentially significant and sustained detrimental impact on the GI microbiota. [Buy Metronidazole now on Petco.](https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/brand/metronidazole) A prescription from your veterinarian may be needed to purchase.
Gastrointestinal infections, systemic infections with anaerobic bacteria, treat infections caused by Giardia, Trichomonas, and Balantidium coli
Metronidazole works by interacting with the DNA of susceptible bacteria and protozoal organisms, thus causing the death of the infectious cell. It also reduces cell-mediated immunity, thereby helping with the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease.
Tablets should be stored in a tight, light resistant, and childproof container at room temperature. Refrigerate oral suspension.
It is best to give the medication at the same time every day without skipping doses. If you miss a dose, give it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to the normal schedule. Do not give 2 doses at the same time.
In cases of overdoses, decreased appetite, vomiting, depression, dilated pupils, nystagmus, ataxia/staggering, head tilt, joint knuckling, disorientation, tremors, decreased heart rate, stiffness, and seizures may be seen. If you think your pet has had an overdose, seek veterinarian care immediately.
Consult your veterinarian before using metronidazole with any other medications, even vitamins and supplements The following medications may especially • CYCLOSPORINE: • MYCOPHENOLATE • PHENOBARBITAL • QT PROLONGATION DRUGS (eg, amiodarone, cisapride, procainamide, quinidine, sotalol) • WARFARIN
Do not use in severely debilitated, pregnant, or lactating animals. Prohibited by the FDA for use in food animals. Use caution for use in animals with liver dysfunction.
May falsely decrease AST (SGOT) and ALT (SGPT). • Metronidazole can interfere with measurement of serum triglycerides.
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