Metronidazole 5 mg/ml
5 mg/ml
Injection
Metritis, pyometra, retained placenta, vaginitis, gingivitis, calf scour, balantidiasis, trichomoniasis, giardiasis etc.
Dose
2
ml/kg BW
Frequency
SID/BID
Duration
3-5 days
Purpose
treatment
as 10 mg/kg BW. Or 1 ml/kg IV SID/BID for 3-5 days (as 5 mg/kg BW)
Hepatic impairment. Prohibited in food-producing animals in many jurisdictions — check local rules.
Metro IV inj. (infusion) is a veterinary injection containing Metronidazole (5 mg/ml) from OSL Pharma Ltd.
For treatment, the recommended dose of Metro IV inj. (infusion) in general is 2 ml/kg BW, given by intravenous injection, SID/BID for 3-5 days. as 10 mg/kg BW. Or 1 ml/kg IV SID/BID for 3-5 days (as 5 mg/kg BW).
Withdrawal period for Metro IV inj. (infusion) in cattle: PROHIBITED in food-producing animals in the EU and many other jurisdictions. No safe withdrawal period is established. Confirm local rules before any use in a food animal.
Withdrawal period for Metro IV inj. (infusion) in poultry: PROHIBITED in food-producing animals in many jurisdictions. No safe withdrawal period is established.
Withdrawal period for Metro IV inj. (infusion) in buffalo: PROHIBITED in food-producing animals in the EU and many other jurisdictions. No safe withdrawal period is established. Confirm local rules before any use in a food animal.
Withdrawal period for Metro IV inj. (infusion) in layer: PROHIBITED in food-producing animals in many jurisdictions. No safe withdrawal period is established.
Withdrawal period for Metro IV inj. (infusion) in broiler: PROHIBITED in food-producing animals in many jurisdictions. No safe withdrawal period is established.
Withdrawal period for Metro IV inj. (infusion) in cow: PROHIBITED in food-producing animals in the EU and many other jurisdictions. No safe withdrawal period is established. Confirm local rules before any use in a food animal.
Withdrawal period for Metro IV inj. (infusion) in calf: PROHIBITED in food-producing animals in the EU and many other jurisdictions. No safe withdrawal period is established. Confirm local rules before any use in a food animal.
Withdrawal period for Metro IV inj. (infusion) in hen: PROHIBITED in food-producing animals in many jurisdictions. No safe withdrawal period is established.
Dosing information is provided for reference by qualified veterinary professionals and does not replace clinical judgement. Prices are indicative and may vary by region and retailer.