ATC codes:
P01AB01
EMLc
Indication
Amoebiasis
ICD11 code:
1A36.Z
INN
Metronidazole
Medicine type
Chemical agent
Antibiotic groups
List type
Core
Formulations
Oral > Liquid:
200 mg per 5 mL (as benzoate)
Oral > Solid: 200 to 500 mg tablet
Parenteral > General injections > unspecified: 500 mg in 100 mL vial
Oral > Solid: 200 to 500 mg tablet
Parenteral > General injections > unspecified: 500 mg in 100 mL vial
EML status history
Sex
All
Age
Also recommended for children
Therapeutic alternatives
Patent information
Patents have expired in most jurisdictions
Read more
about patents.
Wikipedia
DrugBank
Summary of evidence and Expert Committee recommendations
Following the review of square box listings on the EML and EMLc, the Expert Committee recommended tinidazole be specified as a therapeutic alternative under the square box listing for metronidazole for amoebiasis on the EML and EMLc.