PEMASON® METRONIDAZOLE INFUSION B.P (METRONIDAZOLE 0.5 G/ 100 ML INTRAVENOUS INFUSION)

NAFDAC REG. NUMBER: A4-3106

COMPOSITION: Each bottle contains 100 ml of solution for infusion containing 500 mg of Metronidazole.

PRODUCT PACKAGING: A clear, colorless, sterile, solution for infusion in a 100 ml single-dose container.

INDICATIONS: 

PEMASON® Metronidazole Infusion is indicated in adults and children when oral medication is not possible for the following indications:

– The prophylaxis of postoperative infections due to sensitive anaerobic bacteria particularly species of Bacteroides and anaerobic Streptococci, during abdominal, gynaecological gastrointestinal or colorectal surgery which carries a high risk of occurrence of this type of infection. The solution may also be used in combination with an antibiotic active against aerobic bacteria.

– The treatment of severe intraabdominal and gynaecological infections in which sensitive anaerobic bacteria particularly Bacteriodes and anaerobic Streptococci have been identified or are suspected to be the cause.

Consideration should be given to official guidance on the appropriate use of antibacterial agents..