- Manufacturer : Kontest Chemicals Ltd.
- Composition : Metronidazole 400mg, Tetracycline 333mg
- Generally Prescribed For : Giardia Infections, Amebic Liver Abscess, Infection of the Colon Causing Bloody Diarrhea, Bacterial Vaginosis, Trichomonas Vaginal Infections
- Estimated Price : ₹40.00 For 10 Tablets Strip
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Uses of Entakon 400mg/333mg Tablet
Entakon 400mg/333mg Tablet is used for the treatment or prevention of the following disease(s):
Giardia Infections, Amebic Liver Abscess, Infection of the Colon Causing Bloody Diarrhea, Bacterial Vaginosis, Trichomonas Vaginal Infections
Side effects of Entakon 400mg/333mg Tablet
The most common side effects of Entakon 400mg/333mg Tablet are – Headache, Seizures, Dizziness, Confusion, Irritability, Sinusitis, Pharyngitis, Vaginitis, Darkened Urine, Depression, Weakness, Insomnia
These side effects can usually occur in patients. However, these are only indicative and not all patients will experience them.
Precautions while using Entakon 400mg/333mg Tablet
Do not use Entakon 400mg/333mg Tablet if you are allergic to – Metronidazole, Tetracycline
If you have heart disease, liver or kidney disease, drug or alcohol addiction, consult your doctor before using Entakon 400mg/333mg Tablet.
If you are allergic to any medicine or food, consult your doctor before using this medicine.
Use this medicine under the supervision of your doctor.
To avoid an adverse reaction, consult your doctor if you are already taking other medicines.
How Entakon 400mg/333mg Tablet works
Entakon 400mg/333mg Tablet contains – Metronidazole, Tetracycline
Metronidazole is a direct-acting trichomonicide and amebicide that works inside and outside the intestines. It’s thought to enter the cells of microorganisms that contain nitroreductase, forming unstable compounds that bind to DNA and inhibit synthesis, causing cell death.
Tetracycline works by binding specifically to the 30S ribosome of the bacteria, preventing attachment of the aminoacyl tRNA to the RNA-ribosome complex. It simultaneously inhibits other steps of the protein biosynthesis.
Dosage of Entakon 400mg/333mg Tablet
The dosage of Entakon 400mg/333mg Tablet depends on many factors such as the patient age, health, medical condition or history of the patient and many other conditions.
Please use this medicine as prescribed by your doctor.
Overdose of Entakon 400mg/333mg Tablet
If you forget to take a dose of Entakon 400mg/333mg Tablet, do not take two doses at the same time, there is a risk of overdose.
If you notice any unusual reaction in your body after taking this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or call your local medical emergency number.
Precautions & Warnings
Alcohol
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Pregnancy
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Breastfeeding
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Driving
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Kidney
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Liver
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Alternate Brands
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Meklin 400 mg/333 mg Capsule ( Bennet Pharmaceuticals Limited )
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Interaction
Drug :- Busulfan: May increase busulfan toxicity. Avoid using together.
Cimetidine: May increase risk of metronidazole toxicity because of inhibited hepatic metabolism. Monitor for toxicity.
CYP3A4 substrates: May increase concentration of aripiprazole, dofetilide, lomitapide, and pimozide. Monitor therapy.
Disulfiram: May cause acute psychosis and confusion. Avoid giving metronidazole within 2 weeks of disulfiram.
Lithium: May increase lithium level, which may cause toxicity. Monitor lithium level.
Mebendazole: May increase risk of Stevens-Johnson syndrome or toxic epidermal necrolysis. Consider therapy modification.
Phenobarbital, phenytoin: May decrease metronidazole effectiveness, may reduce total phenytoin clearance. Monitor patient.
Warfarin: May increase anticoagulant effects and risk of bleeding. Reduce warfarin as needed.
