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Description, Dosage, Side Effects, Contraindications. Data from EMA, URPL, openFDA and other regulatory sources.
| Metronidazole | Clindamycin | |
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| Active Substances | METRONIDAZOLE | CLINDAMYCIN PHOSPHATE |
| ATC Code | A01AB17 | D10AF01 |
| Form | CAPSULE | INJECTION, SOLUTION |
| Dosage | 375MG | 150 mg/mL |
| Route | ORAL | INTRAMUSCULAR, INTRAVENOUS |
| Manufacturer | PFIZER INC | Sagent Pharmaceuticals |
| Indications | ( ARTG ) Anaerobic infections: Suppositories Treatment of anaerobic infection in patients for whom oral medication is not possible or is contraindicated. Prevention of anaerobic infection in high risk situations in patients for whom oral medication is not possible or is contraindicated. Metronidazole may be used prophylactically to prevent infection of the surgical site which may have been contaminated or potentially contaminated with anaerobic organisms. Procedures in which this may be assumed to have happened include appendicectomy, colonic surgery, vaginal hysterectomy, abdominal surgery in the presence of anaerobes in the peritoneal cavity and surgery performed in the presence of anaerobic septicaemia. Note. Metronidazole is inactive against aerobic and facultative anaerobic bacteria. |
Metronidazole (INN: METRONIDAZOLE, ATC A01AB17) and Clindamycin (INN: CLINDAMYCIN PHOSPHATE, ATC D10AF01) differ in active substance, indications, and safety profile. The table above summarizes the clinical differences from regulatory documents.
Combination safety depends on mechanisms and your health profile. Use our interactions checker and always consult your doctor or pharmacist before combining medications.
Both drugs are approved when used per label. Safety is patient-specific — the better choice depends on your condition, other medications, allergies, and comorbidities. Consult a healthcare professional for personalized advice.
This information is for educational purposes only. It is not intended as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.
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| Side Effects | You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience. You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems | — |
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