Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Headache, Dry mouth, Metallic taste.

Expert advice for Metron Tablet
Always take the complete course of treatment, as advised by your doctor even if you feel better. It may cause side effects like nausea, stomach upset, and a metallic taste in the mouth. If you are using Metron in a high dose or for a prolonged time, there is a risk of more side effects, like nerve damage. You should not drink alcohol during or for 48 hours after treatment. You may develop nausea, vomiting, flushing and headache if you take it together. Inform your doctor if you have a liver disease. Your dose may need to be adjusted in severe liver disease.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is Metron?
Metron is an antibiotic. It works by killing bacteria and parasites that cause infections in your body.

Q. What is Metron used for?
Metron is active against anaerobic bacteria and can be used to treat infections of the blood, brain, lung, bones, genital tract, pelvic area, stomach and intestines, gum ulcers and other dental infections, infected leg ulcers, and pressure sores and to prevent infections after surgery.

Q. Is Metron safe?
Yes, Metron is a relatively safe drug if used in prescribed dose and for prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.

Q. Is Metron a pain killer?
Metron is an antibiotic and not pain killer.

Q. Does Metron affect birth control?
There is no evidence of Metron affecting birth control (contraception) as no interactions have been clinically observed between the two. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor to confirm before taking the two medicines together as you may require a secondary birth control measure while taking Metron.

Q. Is Metron an over the counter (OTC) product?
No, Metron is not an over the counter (OTC) product. It's a prescription medicine.

Q. Can Metron cause vomiting?
Vomiting has been reported as a side effect with Metron. However, the exact incidence is not known. Consult your doctor if vomiting occurs while you are taking Metron.

Q. Can I take Metron for urinary tract infections (UTI)?
Metron is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by anaerobic bacteria. It can be indicated for the treatment of urinary tract infections (UTI) only if the underlying cause is anaerobic bacteria. Hence, it is always advisable to consult your doctor who would be able to diagnose your infections and give antibiotics accordingly.

Q. Can I take Metron for yeast (fungal) infection?
Metron is not active against yeast (fungal) infections, hence not recommended to be used for yeast infections.

Q. Can I take Metron for chest infection?
Yes, Metron can be taken for chest infections only once the cause of infection is diagnosed and the antibiotics are recommended by your doctor.

Q. can I take Metron for a sinus infection?
Metron can be used for anaerobic sinus infections. Please consult your doctor before taking any antibiotics as the cause of infection must be diagnosed by a doctor before starting the treatment.

Q. Can I take Metron for chlamydia?
Metron is not active against chlamydia. Please consult your doctor before taking any treatment for chlamydia. Antibiotics should be taken only as advised by your doctor.

Q. Can I take Metron for kidney infection?
Metron is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by anaerobic bacteria. It can be indicated for the treatment of kidney infection only if the underlying cause is anaerobic bacteria. Hence, it is always advisable to consult your doctor who would be able to diagnose your infections and give antibiotics accordingly.

Q. Can I take Metron for bronchitis?
Metron is not indicated for the treatment of bronchitis. Consult your doctor if you have symptoms of bronchitis and antibiotics are needed for the same.

Q. Can I take Metron for diarrhea?
Metron is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by anaerobic bacteria. It can be indicated for the treatment of diarrhea only if the underlying cause is anaerobic bacteria. Hence, it is always advisable to consult your doctor who would be able to diagnose your infections and give antibiotics accordingly.

Q. Can I take Metron for a sore throat?
Metron is not indicated for the treatment of a sore throat. It is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by anaerobic bacteria. Hence, it is always advisable to consult your doctor who would be able to diagnose your infections and give antibiotics accordingly.

Q. Can I take Metron for the ear infection?
Metron is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by anaerobic bacteria. So, it can be used for ear infection only if it is caused by anaerobic bacteria. Please consult your doctor in case antibiotics are needed as the antibiotics should be used only once the cause of infection is properly diagnosed.

Q. Is Metron steroid?
Metron is not a steroid. It is an antibiotic which acts by killing bacteria.

Q. Is Metron carcinogenic?
There is no evidence of Metron showing carcinogenicity in humans. However, it has shown cancer like growth in mouse and rat studies. Please consult your doctor if you have any questions related to this.

Q. Is Metron an antibiotic?
Yes, Metron is an antibiotic. It works by killing bacteria and parasites that cause infections in your body.

Q. Is Metron bacteriostatic or bactericidal?
Metron is a bactericidal (kills bacteria) agent. It works by killing bacteria and parasites that cause infections in your body.

Q. Can I take Metron with doxycycline?
Metron can be taken with doxycycline as no interactions have been clinically seen between the two medicines. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Metron with azithromycin?
Metron can be taken with azithromycin as no interactions have been clinically seen between the two medicines. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Metron with tramadol?
Metron can be taken with tramadol as no interactions have been clinically seen between the two medicines. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Metron with paracetamol?
Metron can be taken with paracetamol as no interactions have been clinically seen between the two medicines. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Metron with fluconazole?
Metron can be taken with fluconazole as no interactions have been clinically seen between the two medicines. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Metron with gabapentin?
Metron can be taken with gabapentin as no interactions have been clinically seen between the two medicines. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can Metron delay your period?
Metron is not known to delay monthly period. Consult your doctor if it occurs as this could be due to some other condition which needs attention.

Q. Does Metron affect birth control?
No, Metron is not shown to affect birth control. It is an antibiotic and works in your body by killing bacteria and parasites that cause infection.

Q. Does Metron make you fertile?
Metron plays no role in the treatment of infertility. It is an antibiotic and works in your body by killing bacteria and parasites that cause infection.

Q. Does Metron cause dark urine?
Dark urine has been reported to be an uncommon side effect with Metron. If you develop dark urine, talk to your doctor immediately. You may need to stop the medicine.

Q. Does Metron cause constipation?
Yes, Metron may cause constipation. Consult your doctor if you have constipation during Metron therapy.

Q. Does Metron contain sulfa?
Metron is not a sulfa-containing drug.

Q. Does Metron make you feel tired?
Tiredness has not been reported as a side effect of Metron. In case you experience tiredness while taking Metron. Please consult your doctor.

Q. Does Metron cause nausea?
There have been reports that Metron may cause nausea. However, the exact incidence is not known. Consult your doctor if nausea occurs and persists for a long time when you are taking Metron.