What is metronidazole 250 mg for dogs used for?
Metronidazole (brand name Flagyl®) is an antibacterial and antiprotozoal agent used in the treatment of certain anaerobic bacterial and protozoal infections, such as those caused by Giardia and Trichomonas. It is often used to treat diarrhea and other intestinal problems.
How long should my dog take metronidazole?
Metronidazole can be given long term if needed for pets with chronic colitis. If a pet doesn’t tolerate metronidazole we can substitute something else. It usually takes 10-14 days of medication to completely clear a typical infection and sometimes longer.
How many mg of metronidazole should I give my Dog?
Metronidazole tablets typically come in doses of 250 to 500 mg per pill. Your vet can give you advice on how to properly measure the dose for your dog.
Do you need a prescription for metronidazole 250 mg?
Metronidazole 250 MG Tablet is antibacterial and antifungal. A prescription is required for this drug. The drug is an anti-protozoal used either on its own or in combination in the treatment of infections in the stomach and genital areas.
What is the concentration of metronidazole in the blood?
Plasma concentrations of metronidazole are proportional to the administered dose. Oral administration of 250 mg, 500 mg, or 2,000 mg produced peak plasma concentrations of 6 mcg/mL, 12 mcg/mL, and 40 mcg/mL, respectively.
What are the inactive ingredients in metronidazole tablets?
FLAGYL (metronidazole) tablets contain 250 mg or 500 mg of metronidazole. Inactive ingredients include cellulose, FD&C Blue No. 2 Lake, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, polyethylene glycol, stearic acid, and titanium dioxide. CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY Absorption
What is the dosage of metronidazole 250 mg?
Bacterial Vaginosis Metronidazole 250 MG Tablet is used in the treatment of overgrowth of bacteria in the vagina caused by Lactobacillus species. Bacterial infections Metronidazole 250 MG Tablet is used to treat the infectins caused by bacteria in blood, lungs, genital areas caused by Bacteroides fragilis and Clostridium species.
Metronidazole tablets typically come in doses of 250 to 500 mg per pill. Your vet can give you advice on how to properly measure the dose for your dog.
How many mg of metronidazole for Giardia?
The chart below shows an 11 mg/lb dose which can treat both bacterial infections and Giardia. Most tablets contain 250 or 500 mg of active ingredient per pill.
Which is better to give a dog metronidazole or Panacur?
For Giardia infections we recommend using Panacur which tends to be safer. Unlike metronidazole, Panacur has been approved by the FDA for veterinary use. If you can’t avoid giving it to a dog with liver disease the dose can be cut in half. In some cases animals treated with the drug could experience neurological effects.