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Must be given orally for pseudomembranous colitis with Clostridioides difficile infection as works in the bowel lumen
Name | Starting Dose | Frequency | Route |
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Metronidazole (mild infection) | 400 mg | 8-hourly | PO |
Metronidazole (Clostridioides difficile) | 400-500 mg | 8-hourly | PO |
Metronidazole (Trichomonas) | 250 mg | 8-hourly | PO for 7 days |
Metronidazole (Giardiasis) | 2 g | once a day | PO for 3 days |
Metronidazole (Giardiasis) | 400 mg | 8-hourly | PO for 5 days |
Metronidazole (Amoebiasis) | 800 mg | 8-hourly | PO for 5-10 days |
Metronidazole (Fistulating Crohn's) | 400-500 mg | 8-hourly | PO for 1 month |
Metronidazole (moderate/severe) | 500 mg | 8-hourly | IV |