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Metronidazole is a member of the imidazole class of antibacterial drug and is classified therapeutically as an antiprotozoal agent. The 5-nitro group of Metronidazole is reduced by anaerobes metabolically. Studies have demonstrated that the reduced form of this drug interacts with DNA and gives bactericidal action of Metronidazole. Metronidazole is indicated in the treatment of following diseases: The prevention of post-operative infections due to anaerobic bacteria (particularly species of bacteroides and anaerobic streptococci). The treatment of septicaemia, bacteraemia, peritonitis, brain abscess, pelvic abscess, pelvic cellulitis and post-operative wound infections caused by anaerobes. In the treatment of urogenital trichomoniasis. Bacterial vaginosis (also known as non-specific vaginitis). All forms of amoebiasis (intestinal, extra-intestinal disease and that of symptomless cyst passers). Giardiasis. Acute ulcerative gingivitis. Anaerobically infected leg ulcers and pressure sores. Acute dental infections due to anaerobic organisms. Antibiotic associated pseudomembranus colitis. Tablet and Suspension: Trichomoniasis (Adults & Children over 10 yrs)- 200 mg tid or 400 mg bid for 7 days 800 mg in the morning and 1-2 gm at night for 2 days 2 gm as a single dose for 1 days Trichomoniasis (Children)- Children 7-10 yrs: 100 mg tid Children 3-7 yrs: 100 mg bid Children 1-3 yrs: 50 mg tid Intestinal amoebiasis (Adults & Children over 10 yrs)-  800 mg tid for 5 days Intestinal amoebiasis (Children)- Children 7-10 yrs: 400 mg tid Children 3-7 yrs: 200 mg qid Children 1-3 yrs: 200 mg tid Extra-intestinal & Asymptomatic amoebiasis (Adults & Children over 10 yrs)- 400-800 mg tid for 5-10 days Extra-intestinal & Asymptomatic amoebiasis (Children)- Children 7-10 yrs: 200-400 mg tid Children 3-7 yrs: 100-200 mg qid Children 1-3 yrs: 100-200 mg tid Giardiasis (Adults & Children over 10 yrs)- 2 gm once daily for 3 days Giardiasis (Children)-