PRODUCT DETAILS

About Lancet Tablet

METRONIDAZOLE+TETRACYCLINE belongs to the class of medications called ‘anti-infectives' used in the treatment of bacterial infections. Bacterial infections are caused by the multiplication of harmful bacteria inside or on the body. These harmful bacteria produce chemicals known as toxins, which can damage tissue and make you sick. Symptoms of bacterial infection vary depending on the organ affected by bacteria.

METRONIDAZOLE+TETRACYCLINE contains antibiotics: Metronidazole and Tetracycline. Metronidazole is bactericidal in nature. It kills the bacteria by damaging its genetic material. Tetracycline stops the growth of bacteria by preventing the formation of proteins that are essential for the survival of bacteria.

You should take this medicine exactly as prescribed by the doctor. The common side-effects of METRONIDAZOLE+TETRACYCLINE are nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach pain, diarrhea, constipation, headache, metallic taste in the mouth, vaginal itching, and mouth sores. These side-effects are usually mild and temporary. However, if any of these side-effects persist or get worse, inform your doctor immediately.

It is not recommended to take METRONIDAZOLE+TETRACYCLINE if you are allergic to any contents of it. Before taking METRONIDAZOLE+TETRACYCLINE, inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease, and systemic lupus erythematosus (a skin disease). It is not recommended for children under 12 years of age. It should be used with caution in pregnant and breastfeeding women. Dose adjustments are required in elderly patients. Do not take alcohol as it can increase the risk of side-effects. METRONIDAZOLE+TETRACYCLINE may cause dizziness, so do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you are not fully alert.

Uses of Lancet Tablet

Bacterial infections

Medicinal Benefits of Lancet Tablet

METRONIDAZOLE+TETRACYCLINE may cause improvements in the symptoms gradually. However, take this medicine regularly as intended by the doctor for the best results. It contains two antibiotics: Metronidazole and Tetracycline. Metronidazole is a narrow-spectrum antibiotic, whereas Tetracycline is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is active against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Together, METRONIDAZOLE+TETRACYCLINE can be used to treat various bacterial infections.

Directions for Use

METRONIDAZOLE+TETRACYCLINE is available in the form of tablets. The tablet should be taken as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break the tablet. The dose and duration are given by the doctor based on your health condition. Do not take this medicine with milk or milk products as it may impair the effect of the medicine.

Side Effects of Lancet Tablet

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Loss of appetite
• Stomach pain
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Headache
• Metallic taste in the mouth
• Vaginal itching
• Mouth sores
• Photosensitivity (skin sensitivity to the sun)

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Before taking METRONIDAZOLE+TETRACYCLINE, inform your doctor if you have myasthenia gravis (a muscle disorder), liver or kidney disease, and problems with the nervous system. Do not take METRONIDAZOLE+TETRACYCLINE if you have taken disulfiram, a medicine used to treat alcoholism within the past 14 days. METRONIDAZOLE+TETRACYCLINE may cause liver damage, especially in patients with Cockayne syndrome (a rare inherited disorder that causes developmental delay). METRONIDAZOLE+TETRACYCLINE may cause serious skin reactions, so if you notice a serious rash or other skin symptoms, notify your doctor immediately. While using METRONIDAZOLE+TETRACYCLINE, inform your doctor if you experience stomach pain, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, fever, malaise (feeling unwell), dark urine, and pale, clay-colored stools.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

METRONIDAZOLE+TETRACYCLINE may interact with penicillin antibiotics, medicines to treat acne (acitretin, isotretinoin, and tretinoin), oral contraceptives, blood thinner (warfarin), water pills, medicines used to treat diarrhea (kaolin-pectin and bismuth subsalicylate), medicines used to treat diabetes (insulin, glibenclamide, and gliclazide), medicines that cause liver damage, anesthetic (methoxyflurane), a medicine used to treat pneumonia (atovaquone), antacids, a medicine used to treat ulcers (sucralfate), an antidepressant (lithium), a medicine used to treat heart disease (digoxin), a medicine used to treat osteoporosis (strontium ranelate), anticancer agent (5-fluorouracil), medicines used to treat high cholesterol (colestipol and cholestyramine), a medicine used to treat fits (phenobarbital and phenytoin), medicine that suppress the immune system (cyclosporine), a medicine used to treat alcoholism (disulfiram), and medicines used to treat migraine (ergotamine and methysergide).

Drug-Disease Interaction:

METRONIDAZOLE+TETRACYCLINE should be used with caution in patients with liver or kidney problems, myasthenia gravis (a muscle disorder), and problems with the nervous system.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

Consumption of alcohol may increase the risk of side-effects. So, please consult a doctor for advice.

PREGNANCY

METRONIDAZOLE+TETRACYCLINE is not recommended for pregnant women as it may cause harmful effects to the unborn baby. So, please consult a doctor before using this medicine.

BREAST FEEDING

METRONIDAZOLE+TETRACYCLINE may pass into breast milk and cause harmful effects in the nursing baby. So, please consult a doctor before using this medicine.

DRIVING

METRONIDAZOLE+TETRACYCLINE may cause dizziness, so do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you are not fully alert.

LIVER

METRONIDAZOLE+TETRACYCLINE should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

KIDNEY

METRONIDAZOLE+TETRACYCLINE should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.