Tricogyl tablets & Infusion: Anti-protozoal & Amoebicides

✔️ Medically Reviewed by: Dr. Ahmad Baker, PharmD

Composition

  • Trichogyl 250 mg. tablets: each tablet contains metronidazole 250 mg.
  • Trichogyl forte 500 mg. tablets: each tablet contains metronidazole 500 mg.
  • Trichogy! 0.5% infusion: each 100 ml. buffered isotonic solution contain metronidazol 500 mg.

Indications

  • G.I.T. amoebiasis (intra and extra intestinal), Giardiasis cystic carriers, pseudo-membraneous colitis, eradicate H.pylori in peptic ulcer.
  • Urogenital: Trichomoniasis, urethritis, vaginitis and bacterial vaginosis.
  • Oro-dental: Ulcerative gingivitis, dry sockets and stomatitis.
  • In surgery: Pre and post operative as a prophylactic and treatment for all anaerobic infections.

Dosage

Trichogyl tablets

Intestinal and Hepatic amoebiasis (Adults dosage): 6-8 tablets 250 mg. daily in divided doses, or 3-4 tablets 500 mg. daily in divided doses. Duration: 5-7 days.

Intestinal and Hepatic amoebiasis (children dosage): One tablet/5 kg. B.wt. in divided doses. Duration: 5-7 days.

Giardiasis(Adults dosage): 2 tablets 250 mg or one tablet 500 mg. Daily. Duration: 7-10 days.

Giardiasis(Children dosage): 1-2 tablets 250 mg. daily. Duration: 7-10 days.

Urethritis & Trichomonas vaginalis : One tablet 250 mg twice daily. Duration: 10 days.

Anaerobic infection: 2 tablets 250 mg. or one tablet 500 mg. three times daily. Duration: 7 days.

Trichogyl I.V. infusion

  • A loading dose of 10 ml./kg. B.wt. infused over one hour.
  • Maintenance dose 7.5 ml./kg. B.wt. infused over one hour every 6 hours.
  • The first maintenance dose should be initiated 6 hours following the initiation of the loading dose, maximum of 4 gm. shouldn’t exceed during 24 hrs period.

Package

  • Trichogyl 250 mg. tablets :Pack of 20 tablets and 1000 tablets (Hospital pack).
  • Trichogyl forte 500 mg. Tablets : Pack of 12 tablets.
  • Trichogyl infusion: Glass of 100 ml 0.5% metronidazole.

Storage

  • Store at temperature not exceeding 30°C.
  • Keep in dry place, protect from light.
  • Keep out of reach of children.
  • Medicament is a product which affects your health, and its consumption contrary to instructions is dangerous for you.
  • Follow strictly the doctor’s prescription, the method of use and the instructions of the pharmacist who sales the medicament.
  • The doctor and the pharmacist are experts in medicine. It’s benefits and risks.
  • Do not by yourself interrupt the period of treatment prescribed for you.
  • Do not repeat the same prescription without consulting your doctor.
  • Keep medicament out of children reach.

Council of Arab Health Ministers and Union of Arab Pharmacists

Produced by: El Nasr Pharmaceutical Chemicals Co. “ADWIC” Abu-Zaabal – A.R.E.. ATC Code: A01AB17  – J01XD01

Dr. Ahmad Baker

Dr. Ahmad Baker, PharmD

Senior Pharmacist & Health Educator

With over 23 years of clinical experience in hospital and community pharmacy across Egypt and Saudi Arabia, Dr. Ahmad specializes in reproductive health and pharmaceutical safety. He is dedicated to providing evidence-based guidance to empower patients in the MENA region.

Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes and reflects the latest pharmaceutical protocols. It is not a substitute for personal medical advice. Always consult Dr. Ahmad Baker or your healthcare provider before starting any treatment.

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