Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Metronidazole
Drug Class
Anti-Infectives
Chemical Class
Polysaccharide
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
ATC Code
A01AB17, D06BX01, G01AF01, J01XD01, P01AB01
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Dependalm?
Uses
Furazolidone is used to treat bacterial and protozoal infections. It works by killing bacteria and protozoa (tiny, one-celled animals). S...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Polysaccharide
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antiviral Agents pharmacological group
It is of Semi Synthetic origin and belongs to Polysaccharide. It belongs to Antibiotic (Prokaryote DNA) pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antiviral Agents pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Furazolidone is 225.20.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
25 to 50 mg — 6 hourly
For 7-10 Days
2
Child · Oral
1.25 mg/kg — 6 hourly
For Paeds of all ages
Safety Alerts
Furazolidone is contraindicated in conditions like G6pd deficiency
Important Warnings
CNS disorders, hepatic encephalopathy
Side Effects
CNS disturbancesGI disturbancefurred tongueunpleasant tasteleucopeniaangioedemadark urineneuropathy and epilepti form seizures on Iongterm therapyurticaria.
Drug Interactions
Alcohol
anticoagulants
phenobarbitone
lithium.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Contraindicated
Lactation
Contraindicated
Storage
Tab Store in a well closed container, Between 15°C-30°C. Protect from Sunlight. Syrup Store at room temperature, Between 15°C-30°C. Do not Freeze. Protect from Sunlight.
Price Intelligence
Rs 20.3
Servaid observed price · as of 30 July 2026
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
ServaidRs 20.3
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Metronidazole, and what they are not.
Same active ingredient, a different dose. Never switch strength without your doctor or pharmacist.
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Rs 40.62 ceiling
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Rs 35.07 ceiling
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Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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