Metrogyl (Metronidazole) 400mg (21 Tablets)
Active Ingredients: Each tablet contains 400mg Metronidazole
Manufacturer: Sigma
Prescription medicine: This is a prescription medicine. Please ensure that you have read the "Ordering Prescription Medicine" page before ordering this item. We require you to upload your veterinary prescription and post us the original. You will need to send your prescription to
PetPA Pharmacy
Reply Paid 91355
Tweed Heads NSW 2485
Australian legislation prohibits the advertisement of prescription drugs to consumers; therefore, we are unable to display any images of the packaging or provide you with more information regarding this prescription medicine. All prescription medicines on the Your Pet PA website are purchased through Veterinary Wholesalers the same as those used by your Vet. All our products are APVMA approved and identical to those used by your Veterinary Surgeon. Please call or email us if you have any queries about any of the products on our site.
Commonly asked questions about Metrogyl Tablets:
What are Metrogyl Tablets?
Metrogyl is a synthetic antibacterial and antiprotozoal agent used to treat trichomoniasis, giardiasis, balantidiasis, amoebiasis, and trypanosomiasis in dogs and cats. Giardiasis is caused by the parasite, Giardia, which lives in the small intestine and can cause diarrhoea. The organism can be found in contaminated soil, food, and water.
Why do cats and dogs use Metrogyl?
Metrogyl may be prescribed to treat infections caused by some parasites, such as Giardia. Metrogyl can also be used to treat diarrhoea and infections caused by anaerobic bacteria.
What else should I know about Metrogyl?
Metrogyl has a bitter taste. Disguising it with food may help you administer this drug successfully. The use of Metrogyl is banned in food producing animals, including egg-laying chickens and dairy animals.
What problems could my dog or cat have with Metrogyl?
Metrogyl can cause serious nervous system side effects, especially at high doses. Contact your veterinarian if you notice any changes in you companion's behaviour or coordination. Metrogyl should not be given to pregnant animals.
How do you use Metrogyl?
Metrogyl should be given with food. Follow your veterinarian's directions. Pregnant women and people allergic to Metronidazole should handle the drug with caution.
What is in Metrogyl?
The drug in Metrogyl is metronidazole. Metronidazole is an antibiotic and an antiprotozoal that kills some bacteria and parasites.
Pet Prescription Medications
Your Pet PA is not a pharmacy but facilitates the supply of prescription medications by an Australian registered pharmacist through our website. When purchasing prescription medication through Your PetPA Pharmacy online you know that:
- All prescription medication supplied is sourced from Australian veterinary wholesalers and Australian registered pharmacists.
- All prescription medication available is registered with the Australian Government (TGA or APVMA),
- All medication supplied is processed and dispensed by Australian-registered pharmacists.
All prescription medication listed on the Your PetPA website is available for supply on acceptance of your order by the pharmacist and on receipt of the original prescription by the pharmacist. As Your PetPA cannot sell or supply prescription medication and is your agent in facilitating the supply by the pharmacist, the acceptance of your order and sale is by the pharmacist*.
*Your PetPA provides the price information of medicines as agent for PetPA Pharmacy Pty Ltd (ABN: 33 658 263 462) trading as Pet PA Pharmacy, 133 Wharf Street, Tweed Heads NSW 2485. Pharmacy Registration Number: PC1241648). All medication supplied on acceptance of your order by the pharmacist will be supplied by PetPA Pharmacy.