Metrobactin vet. (5 kg)

10 x 10 pc

Tablet

Active substance

Metronidazole : 250 mg

ATC code

QP51AA01 Metronidazole

QP51AA Nitroimidazole derivatives

QP51A Agents against protozoal diseases

QP51 Antiprotozoals

QP Antiparasitic products, insecticides and repellents

Species

Dogs, cats.

Indications

Treatment of gastrointestinal tract infections caused by Giardia spp. and Clostridium spp. (i.e. C. perfringens or C. difficile).

Treatment of infections of the urogenital tract, oral cavity, throat and skin caused by obligate anaerobic bacteria (e.g. Clostridium spp.).

Dose to be administered and administration route

Oral use.

The recommended dose is 50 mg metronidazole per kg bodyweight per day, for 5-7 days. The daily dose may be divided equally for twice daily administration (i.e. 25 mg/kg bodyweight twice daily).

To ensure administration of the correct dosage bodyweight should be determined as accurately as possible.

Tablets can be divided into 2 or 4 equal parts to ensure accurate dosing. Place the tablet on a flat surface, with its scored side facing up and the convex (rounded) side facing the surface.

Halves: press down with your thumbs on both sides of the tablet.

Quarters: press down with your thumb in the middle of the tablet.

Adverse reactions

Dogs, cats:

Very rare

(<1 animal / 10,000 animals treated, including isolated reports):

Neurological signs

Vomiting

Hepatic toxicosis

Neutropenia

Reporting adverse events is important. It allows continuous safety monitoring of a veterinary medicinal product. Reports should be sent, preferably via a veterinarian, to either the marketing authorisation holder or its local representative or the national competent authority via the national reporting system. See the package leaflet for respective contact details.