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Riam Tablet: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects in Pakistan

Riam Tablet (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:

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Form

TABLET

Strength

400 mg

Manufacturer

Stanley Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Ltd.

Estimated price

Price not listed

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What is Riam Tablet used for?

  • Your doctor might give you Riam Tablet for: (doctor ke mashware se istemal)
  • Stomach infections (stomach bukhar)
  • Intestinal infections (intestine bukhar)
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Important warnings

  • Avoid using Riam Tablet if you are allergic to metronidazole or similar antibiotics
  • Do not use if you have severe liver disease

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

1. Quick Info (Mukhtasir Maloomat)

FieldDetails
Brand NameRiam
Generic NameMetronidazole
Strength400 mg
FormTablet
Drug ClassAntibiotic / Antiprotozoal
ManufacturerStanley Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Ltd.
PrescriptionRx (doctor ke baghair na lein)
PriceRs. 180 - 350 approx
Packaging10 tablets blister pack

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

Riam Tablet is a medicine commonly prescribed in Pakistan for various infections and inflammatory conditions. It contains the active ingredient Metronidazole, which belongs to the Antibiotic / Antiprotozoal class. This medication works by targeting pathways involved in inflammation or infection-related symptoms within the body. Following your doctor's prescription regarding dose and duration is crucial for effective treatment.

3. Uses (Fayde / Kis kaam aati hai)

  • Your doctor might give you Riam Tablet for: (doctor ke mashware se istemal)
  • Stomach infections (stomach bukhar)
  • Intestinal infections (intestine bukhar)
  • Liver infections (liver bukhar)
  • Vaginal infections (vagina bukhar)
  • Skin infections (skin bukhar)
  • Soft tissue infections
  • Joint infections (joint bukhar)
  • Brain infections (brain bukhar)
  • Dental infections (dental bukhar)

4. Who Should Take (Kis ko leni chahiye)

  • Patients with bacterial or parasitic infections
  • Individuals prescribed by a doctor for specific conditions
  • People suffering from gastrointestinal issues

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

  • If you are allergic to metronidazole or similar antibiotics
  • If you have severe liver disease
  • If you consume alcohol regularly

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 Riam Tablet if you are allergic to metronidazole or similar antibiotics
  • Do not use if you have 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)

  • Nausea, Vomiting, Stomach upset
  • Breathing issue, Fainting, Severe swelling

13. Drug Interactions (Dawaon ke sath reaction)

  • Disulfiram
  • Warfarin

BP zyada gir sakta hai — danger ho sakta hai.

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

  • Severe stomach pain
  • Persistent vomiting or nausea
  • Allergic reaction symptoms

15. Alternatives (Sasti Dusri Dawaein)

Brand NameCompanySalt (Generic)
Generic brandVariousMetronidazole
Alternative brandVariousMetronidazole

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: Riam Tablet kis kaam aati hai?

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

Q: Riam Tablet kitne mg ki hoti hai?

A: Riam 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 Riam Tablet 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 Riam Tablet 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: Riam Tablet 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: 2026-02-12 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

Riam Tablet kis kaam aati hai?

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

Riam Tablet kitne mg ki hoti hai?

Riam 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 Riam Tablet 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 Riam Tablet pregnancy mein safe hai?

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

Riam Tablet 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.