179 Metro-Dern 7500 – Metronidazole

COMPOSITION :Each syringe contains:

Metronidazole 7500 mg

PACKAGING: 30 gm

METRODERN paste for the treatment of infections in horses caused by anaerobic bacteria such as Clostridium spp, Bacteroides spp (incl penicillin resistance B. fragilis), Fusobacterium and protozoa such as Giardia and Trichomonas spp.

METRODERN paste for the treatment of infections where anaerobic bacteria are implicated or suspected such as pleuropneumonia, sinusitis, tooth root infections, enteritis and cases of metritis.

METRODERN paste reaches therapeutic concentrations in abscesses, bone, peritoneal fluid, milk and the CNS.

METRODERN paste Oral absorption in horses 80-100%. Rectal absorption is 30-50%.

The half-life of METRODERN paste is 2-4 hours in adult horses and 9-12 hours in foals. Therapeutic concentrations of METRODERN paste are attained after administration per rectum in horses with impaired gastrointestinal status or to reduce the risk of anorexia.

Horses Administer orally: 20mg of metronidazole per kg of bodyweight per 12 hours for 5 days.

Foals Administer orally: 10mg/kg every 12 hours.

STORAGE:

Store in a dry and dark place away from direct light and heat (below 30°).