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Metronidazole is converted to reduction products that interact with DNA to cause destruction of helical DNA structure and strand leading to a protein synthesis inhibition and cell death in susceptible organisms. It is active against most anaerobic protozoa, some gm+ve, gm-ve and facultative anaerobes.
Miconazole inhibits ergosterol synthesis thus damaging fungal cell wall membrane and increases its permeability, allowing leakage of nutrients.
Vaginal treatment of female urogenital trichomonas infection, prevention & local therapy of candidiasis.
In trichomoniasis, concurrently with oral metronidazole treatment and 1 vaginal tablet should be inserted high up into the vagina once a day (preferably before going to bed at night) for 10 days. Long-term recovery may be expected only is response to the simultaneous oral treatment of both partners.
In candidiasis or other fungal infections, 1 vaginal tablet has to be inserted high up into the vagina for 10 days. The vaginal tablet should be slightly moistened before application.
Hypersensitivity; hepatic impairment (oral gel). Porphyria.
Nausea, vomiting, febrile reactions, rash, drowsiness, diarrhoea, anorexia and flushing, hepatitis. Local irritation and sensitisation, contact dermatitis.
For external use only; discontinue if sensitization or irritation occurs. Pregnancy and lactation
Pregnancy & Lactation
Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women OR Animal studies have shown an adverse effect, but adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in any trimester.
Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks