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Metodine Tablet: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects in Pakistan

Metodine Tablet (Diloxanide Furoate, Metronidazole) ke quick uses, dose guide, side effects, warnings, aur buying price range.

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated:

OTC

Form

TABLET

Strength

Metronidazole 400 mg + Diloxanide Furoate 500 mg. ​

Manufacturer

The Searle Company Ltd.

Estimated price

Rs. 51.33 - 113.19

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What is Metodine Tablet used for?

  • Acute amoebiasis (Bukhar ki wajah se)
  • Chronic amoebiasis (Dauran bukhar ki wajah se)
  • Liver amoebiasis (Jigar mein bukhar ki wajah se)
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Important warnings

  • Avoid using Metodine Tablet if you have an allergy to its ingredients
  • Do not use if you suffer from severe liver disease

Metodine Tablet Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Price in Pakistan

1. Quick Info (Mukhtasir Maloomat)

FieldDetails
Brand NameMetodine
Generic NameDiloxanide Furoate, Metronidazole
StrengthMetronidazole 400 mg + Diloxanide Furoate 500 mg. ​
FormTablet
Drug ClassAnti-protozoal Drug
ManufacturerThe Searle Company Ltd.
PrescriptionRx (doctor ke baghair na lein)
PriceRs. 180 - 350 approx
Packaging10 tablets blister pack

2. What is Metodine Tablet? (Metodine Tablet kya hai)

Metodine Tablet is a medicine commonly prescribed in Pakistan for treating various protozoal infections and amoebiasis. It contains active ingredients Metronidazole and Diloxanide Furoate, which work together to combat these conditions. PakVita provides detailed information on how to use Metodine Tablet safely and effectively, including dosage instructions, potential side effects, and important safety notes.

3. Uses (Fayde / Kis kaam aati hai)

  • Acute amoebiasis (Bukhar ki wajah se)
  • Chronic amoebiasis (Dauran bukhar ki wajah se)
  • Liver amoebiasis (Jigar mein bukhar ki wajah se)
  • Intestinal infection (Bilal mein bukhar ki wajah se)
  • Protozoal infection (Parasitic infection ki wajah se)
  • Parasitic diarrhea (Parasite ka dard aur kamzori)
  • Giardiasis (Giardia parasite ka bukhar)

4. Who Should Take (Kis ko leni chahiye)

  • Patients with amoebic liver abscess
  • Individuals suffering from chronic amoebiasis
  • People diagnosed with giardiasis

5. When NOT to Take (Kab nahi leni chahiye)

  • If you have an allergy to any of the ingredients in Metodine Tablet
  • If you suffer from severe liver disease
  • If you are pregnant or breastfeeding

6. Dosage (Kitni leni hai)

  • As prescribed
  • Weight-based dose
  • Recommended limit se zyada na len
  • Agar dose bhool jayein to yaad aane par le lein. Agar agli dose ka waqt qareeb ho to dose skip karein. Double dose kabhi na lein.

7. How to Take (Kaise leni hai)

  • Once daily (roz ek dafa)
  • Same time (har din aik hi waqt)
  • Morning preferred (subah lena behtar)
  • With or without food (khane ke sath ya baghair)

8. Best Time (Kab leni chahiye)

  • Morning (subah)
  • Daily same time (routine maintain karein)

9. Empty Stomach or After Food (Khali pait ya khane ke baad)

  • Dono taraf se le sakte hain — khali pait ya khane ke baad. Agar stomach sensitive ho to khane ke baad lena behtar hai.

10. Warnings (Ihtiyat)

  • Avoid using Metodine Tablet if you have an allergy to its ingredients
  • Do not use if you suffer from severe liver disease

11. Precautions (Ahm ehtiyaat)

  • Cool aur dry jagah rakhein
  • Direct sunlight se door rakhein
  • Bachon ki pahunch se door rakhein

12. Side Effects (Nuksanat)

  • Loss of appetite, Metallic taste, Nausea
  • Breathing issue, Fainting, Severe swelling

13. Drug Interactions (Dawaon ke sath reaction)

  • Antacids and other stomach acid reducers may affect Metodine Tablet's absorption
  • Alcohol can increase the risk of side effects

BP zyada gir sakta hai — danger ho sakta hai.

14. When to See Doctor (Kab doctor ke paas jayein)

  • Severe stomach pain
  • Persistent vomiting
  • Chest pain or discomfort

15. Alternatives (Sasti Dusri Dawaein)

Brand NameCompanySalt (Generic)
Generic brandVariousDiloxanide Furoate, Metronidazole
Alternative brandVariousDiloxanide Furoate, Metronidazole

16. Price in Pakistan (Price kitni hai)

Pack SizePrice (Approx)
10 tabletsRs. 180 - 350 approx

(Note: Price pharmacy aur packing size par depend karti hai)

17. FAQs (Aksar poochay jane walay sawalat)

Q: Metodine Tablet Uses kis kaam aati hai?

A: Metodine Tablet doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. PakVita par aap iske uses aur kaise lena hai detail mein dekh sakte hain.

Q: Metodine Tablet Uses kitne mg ki hoti hai?

A: Metodine Tablet ki strengths brand aur form ke mutabiq change hoti hain. Exact strength ke liye pack label aur doctor ki advice follow karein.

Q: Pakistan mein Metodine Tablet Uses ka price kya hai?

A: Price pharmacy aur city ke hisab se vary kar sakti hai. Updated daam ke liye local store ya online listing verify karein.

Q: Kya Metodine Tablet Uses pregnancy mein safe hai?

A: Pregnancy mein koi bhi medicine self-use na karein. Is medicine ka use hamesha doctor se pooch kar hi karein.

Q: Metodine Tablet Uses ke nuksanat kya hain?

A: Common nuksanat mild ho sakte hain lekin severe symptoms par foran doctor se rabta karein. Dose overdose se bachna bohat zaroori hai.

18. Medical Review (Medical jaiza)

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated: 2025-10-07 Last Updated: 2026-04-23

19. Disclaimer (Zaroori tanbeeh)

Is page ki maloomat sirf awareness ke liye hai. Yeh medical advice nahi hai. Koi bhi dawa lene se pehle apne doctor ya pharmacist se zaroor milein. PakVita kisi bhi nuksaan ki zimmedari nahi leta.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metodine Tablet Uses kis kaam aati hai?

Metodine Tablet doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. PakVita par aap iske uses aur kaise lena hai detail mein dekh sakte hain.

Metodine Tablet Uses kitne mg ki hoti hai?

Metodine Tablet ki strengths brand aur form ke mutabiq change hoti hain. Exact strength ke liye pack label aur doctor ki advice follow karein.

Pakistan mein Metodine Tablet Uses ka price kya hai?

Price pharmacy aur city ke hisab se vary kar sakti hai. Updated daam ke liye local store ya online listing verify karein.

Kya Metodine Tablet Uses pregnancy mein safe hai?

Pregnancy mein koi bhi medicine self-use na karein. Is medicine ka use hamesha doctor se pooch kar hi karein.

Metodine Tablet Uses ke nuksanat kya hain?

Common nuksanat mild ho sakte hain lekin severe symptoms par foran doctor se rabta karein. Dose overdose se bachna bohat zaroori hai.

Sources

  1. DRAP Registered Products Database Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan
  2. WHO Model List of Essential Medicines, 23rd ed. (2023) World Health Organization
  3. British National Formulary (BNF) BMJ Group & Pharmaceutical Press

Medical disclaimer

This page is for educational use only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always confirm diagnosis, dose, and interactions with a qualified doctor or pharmacist before starting or changing any medicine.