Neo-Penotran Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Metronidazole 500 mg, miconazole nitrate 100 mg

Indications/Uses

Vag candidiasis, bacterial & trichomonal vaginitis, or vaginitis due to mixed infections.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Insert 1 pessary at night for 14 days or 1 pessary bd (morning & night) for 7 days. Recurrent cases or resistant vaginitis Insert 1 pessary bd for 14 days.

Contraindications

Porphyria, epilepsy. Serious hepatic dysfunction. Pregnancy (1st trimester) & lactation.

Special Precautions

Concurrent use w/ rubber or latex products eg, contraceptive diaphragms. Childn.

Adverse Reactions

Rash, abdominal pain, headache, vag itch, burning, irritation.

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Drug Interactions

Concomitant use w/ alcohol, oral anticoagulants, phenytoin, phenobarb, disulfiram, cimetidine, lithium, astemizole, terfenadine, theophylline, procainamide.

MIMS Class

Preparations for Vaginal Conditions

ATC Classification

G01AF20 - combinations of imidazole derivatives ; Belongs to the class of imidazole derivative antiinfectives. Used in the treatment of gynecological infections.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Neo-Penotran pessary

Packing/Price

14's

Neo-Penotran

Manufacturer:

Eurodrug

Distributor:

Zuellig Pharma