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Metrogyl Suspension
Metronidazole (200 mg/5 mL)
Metrogyl Suspension is used for treats bacterial infections, relieves diarrhea, stops stomach pain.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Balaji Krishnan, MBBS · Updated September 2026
₹33₹0.55 per ml
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Key details
Salt: Metronidazole (200 mg/5 mL)
Available variants: suspension 60 Ml
Best price: ₹33 (₹0.55 per ml)
Prescription: Required
Manufacturer: JB CHEMICALS
Ordering notes
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Composition of Metrogyl Suspension
Metrogyl Suspension contains Metronidazole (200 mg/5 mL). It belongs to the Antibacterial agent class of medicines.
Uses of Metrogyl Suspension
- treats bacterial infections
- relieves diarrhea
- stops stomach pain
Key benefits
- Targets infections that other antibiotic groups do not reach
How Metrogyl Suspension works
Disrupts DNA synthesis in susceptible organisms.
How to take Metrogyl Suspension
Shake well before use, measure the dose accurately with a syringe, take with or after food
Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.
Missed dose and overdose
If you miss a dose
Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.
If you take too much
An overdose of this medicine can cause vomiting, severe loose motions and nerve symptoms. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.
Side effects of Metrogyl Suspension
Most side effects of Metrogyl are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:
- Metallic taste
- nausea; avoid alcohol (disulfiram-like reaction).
Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.
Safety advice for Metrogyl Suspension
| Pregnancy | Consult your doctor before using this in pregnancy. |
|---|---|
| Breastfeeding | Consult your doctor before using this while breastfeeding. |
| Alcohol | Do not drink alcohol while taking this medicine. |
| Driving | May cause drowsiness or affect your concentration. Do not drive until you know how it affects you. |
| Kidney | Consult your doctor if you have kidney disease. |
| Liver | Consult your doctor if you have liver disease. |
| Habit forming | No |
Warnings and precautions
Do not drink alcohol during and shortly after therapy.
Do not take Metrogyl if
Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack.
Interactions with other medicines
Antacids, iron, zinc and calcium reduce the absorption of tetracyclines — separate them by a couple of hours. Tell your doctor if you take a blood thinner.
How to store Metrogyl Suspension
Store at room temperature.
Expert advice for Metrogyl Suspension
Space the doses evenly and complete the course. Take tetracyclines with a full glass of water and stay upright for half an hour afterwards. Never use a leftover antibiotic, or someone else's, for a new illness.
Manufacturer and class
- Manufacturer:
- JB CHEMICALS
- Therapeutic class:
- Antibiotic
- Drug class:
- Antibacterial agent
Substitutes for Metrogyl Suspension
Medicines with the same active ingredient (Metronidazole (200 mg/5 mL)). Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands.
| Medicine | Pack | Price | vs Metrogyl Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metrogyl 200 TabletJB CHEMICALS | tablet · 20 Tablet | ₹17 | 47% cheaper |
| Flagyl 200 TabletAbbott Healthcare Pvt Ltd | tablet · 20 Tablet | ₹17 | 47% cheaper |
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Metrogyl Suspension FAQs
What is Metrogyl Suspension used for?
Metrogyl Suspension is commonly used for treats bacterial infections, relieves diarrhea, stops stomach pain. Always follow your doctor's advice, this information is for educational purposes and not a substitute for professional medical guidance.
What is the salt in Metrogyl Suspension?
Metrogyl Suspension contains Metronidazole (200 mg/5 mL). If you are allergic to any of these active ingredients or excipients, do not take this medicine and speak to your doctor first.
How should I take Metrogyl Suspension?
Shake well before use, measure the dose accurately with a syringe, take with or after food Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose or stop early without talking to your doctor.
How does Metrogyl Suspension work?
Disrupts DNA synthesis in susceptible organisms.
Is Metrogyl Suspension a prescription medicine?
Yes. Metrogyl Suspension is a prescription-only (Rx) medicine. Upload a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner during checkout. We cannot dispense it without a valid Rx.
What are the common side effects of Metrogyl Suspension?
The side effects reported most often with Metrogyl are Metallic taste, nausea; avoid alcohol (disulfiram-like reaction).. Most are mild and settle as the body adjusts; tell your doctor if any of them persist or worry you, and stop the medicine and seek help at once for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, or difficulty breathing.
Can Metrogyl Suspension be taken during pregnancy?
Consult your doctor before using this in pregnancy. Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Metrogyl.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Metrogyl Suspension?
Do not drink alcohol while taking this medicine.
What if I miss a dose of Metrogyl Suspension?
Take it as soon as you remember.
Is Metrogyl Suspension habit forming?
No. Metrogyl Suspension is not known to be habit forming when taken as prescribed.
Is there a cheaper substitute for Metrogyl Suspension?
Metrogyl 200 Tablet has the same active ingredient and strength and is listed from ₹17 on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands, the salt is the same, but excipients and release profiles can differ.
How much does Metrogyl Suspension cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?
Metrogyl Suspension starts at ₹33 on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Available in suspension 60 Ml. Final price is confirmed at checkout and may vary by variant and location.
Who manufactures Metrogyl Suspension?
Metrogyl Suspension is manufactured by JB CHEMICALS. PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.
How is Metrogyl Suspension delivered?
Metrogyl Suspension is delivered across India via our licensed pharmacy partners. Standard delivery timelines are confirmed at checkout. Chennai customers can opt for chargeable same-city express delivery.
Metrogyl Suspension, Quick facts
- Salt
- Metronidazole (200 mg/5 mL)
- Form
- suspension
- Best price
- ₹33 (₹0.55 per ml)
- Prescription
- Required (Rx)
- Schedule
- Schedule H
- Brand
- JB CHEMICALS
- Manufacturer
- JB CHEMICALS
- Therapeutic class
- Antibiotic
- Drug class
- Antibacterial agent
- Habit forming
- No
- Variants
- suspension 60 Ml
- Delivery
- Standard across India
References
The information on Metrogyl Suspension is compiled from the manufacturer's prescribing information and the sources below, and is reviewed by a registered medical practitioner. It does not replace advice from your own doctor.
- PingMeDoc clinical monograph library — compiled from Indian package inserts, the Indian Pharmacopoeia
- CDSCO schedules and standard pharmacology references. Reviewed for patient readability. This is general information, not a substitute for your doctor's advice.
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, approved drug and schedule listings.
- National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) 2022, Government of India.
- Manufacturer's package insert / prescribing information for Metrogyl Suspension.
- World Health Organization, ATC/DDD classification and Model Formulary for the active ingredient.
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Safety disclaimer
Product information is for general awareness and does not replace professional medical advice. Always follow a clinician's guidance and upload a valid prescription when required.