This article will consider a specific drug that can be replaced with an analog in a particular case. So, the drug that will be considered in this article is Metrogil. An analogue of this particular medicine is presented here, and not one, but several. They will be described in more detail.
Medical purpose of the drug
This drug is available in various versions - tablets and cream. The medicine itself is used to treat acne, with ulcers, bedsores and other diseases. Its effectiveness has already been confirmed by a large number of patients. Fast action and low price are the main positive qualities of this drug.
On the Internet, the cost of such a drug starts from twenty-five rubles. But in pharmacies, the price of such a medicine will already be more - one hundred and eight rubles. But even this price in our difficult time is pretty good.
By purchasing this tool, inside the box you can find the medicine itself and detailed instructions for the use of this interesting drug. "Metrogil" can be used by both adults and the youngest children even up to twelve years old. The gel is applied externally twice a day. The course of this treatment is ten days. As for the tablets, they are also used twice a day. But the duration of the entire course is already prescribed by the doctor himself. This is all that can be briefly described about the Metrogil. Analogs of this drug are the main topic of the article. Next, we will talk about substitutes in tablets.
"Metrogil": analogues in tablets
Quite a lot of drugs are sold in pharmacies, which may well replace Metrogil. In this part of the article, analogues in tablets will be carefully considered. So, what are the alternatives to this medicine?
Pills "Trichopolum"
This drug, in comparison with Metrogil, has a lower price. In most pharmacies, such a medicine costs ninety-one rubles. The price is pretty reasonable. In addition, this tool is also available in completely different forms. In addition to tablets, manufacturers offer customers a solution for intravenous administration, as well as vaginal tablets.
How to use "Trichopol"
How to use this medicine? To do this, refer to the instructions for use. Tablets can be taken after or with meals. They are washed down with plenty of water. If the dose is two hundred milligrams, then the tablets should be drunk twice a day for ten days. If the dose is four hundred milligrams, then the course is reduced to eight days.
Children can also take this medicine calmly. The course of taking the drug "Trichopolum" in children is ten days. It is forbidden to take "Trichopol" to children who have not yet reached the age of two.
It is forbidden to use this drug for women who have a gestational age of up to thirteen weeks.
So, this is the first drug that can replace Metrogil. The analogue is cheap and suitable for any age.
The drug "Metronidazole"
The form of the solution for internal administration is the drug Metrogil. The analogue discussed in this part of the article is also available in the form of a solution. "Metronidazole" - a tool whose appearance on the market of drugs ended in great success. And not only for its quality, but also for its versatility in terms of manufactured forms. These are tablets, solution, gel, cream. Another positive point is the low price and quick effect of this drug. But how to take this remedy? About this - below.
This tool is often used either with meals or after eating. The tablet should be thoroughly washed down with plenty of water.
As for the solution, it is administered intravenously using a conventional dropper. Speaking about the duration of treatment, it must be said that it is the doctor who prescribes the duration of the course, as well as the frequency of taking the drug per day. Therefore, without examining a doctor, without his recommendations, you can not use this medication, although it is sold without a prescription.
The cream is applied externally. Before applying it, it is necessary to rinse the face or other part of the body well. Then wait about fifteen or twenty minutes and only then apply the cream on a clean surface of the skin. The course of treatment is an average of three or four months. Any changes can be made only by the attending physician.
The drug "Klion"
Another analog in the form of tablets is Metrogil. This analogue can be purchased at absolutely any pharmacy, giving for it just a little more than sixty rubles. And the name of this analogue is Klion. Many people have probably heard the name of this medicine more than once. Television and radio with might and main advertise this tool. What is this remedy?
It’s worth starting with the fact that the manufacturers of this drug produce Klion in two forms - tablets and solution. Pills, as mentioned above, are cheap, but the solution will cost the buyer a hundred rubles. As the manufacturer promises, the effect of this drug will not be long in coming.
As for taking this medicine, the following can be said about this. "Klion" is used either while eating, or immediately after eating. The duration of the entire course depends on the disease that the patient has. Basically, the course is ten or five days. The only thing that can be added: for children, this drug is prescribed only after two years.
The solution is administered intravenously using a conventional dropper. The dose is calculated solely from the patient’s body weight.
Before use, be sure to consult your doctor. After all, it is he who will prescribe exactly the right dose of the Klion preparation, which the patient definitely needs.
This is all that can be told about this medicine. It is in no way inferior to the Metrogil preparation. Perhaps in some moments he even wins. But to buy this tool or not, it is, of course, up to the buyer to decide.
The drug "Metroksan"
A large number of drugs can replace Metrogil. Analogs, the replacement of which the original means is quite possible, are not inferior to their competitor, even in various forms. One of these forms is a solution for internal administration. This drug is good because, thanks to the fact that they inject it inside, the effect of it manifests itself much faster than from tablets. Therefore, we can say that this medicine is superior to Metrogil. Firstly, pills do not always have a favorable effect on the stomach, and secondly, we repeat again, the effect of injections is manifested much faster. But what is better - pills or injections, the patient himself decides.
The only negative of this drug is the price. Metroksan is more expensive not only than Metrogil, but also its other analogues. This factor may well frighten off future buyers of this product. But again, the result that it gives is worth it.
Analogs in the form of ointment
In addition to analogues in the form of tablets, there are analogues in the form of an ointment. They are also quite often used by patients. One of these analogues is Rosamet ointment. What is this ointment against? Many drugs exist on the market for acne medications, one of which is Metrogil. Acne analogues are also actively sold in pharmacy chains. And just Rosamet is one of them. After a short introduction, you can get acquainted with this drug a little closer.
Instructions for use "Rosameta"
This drug is available in only one form (recall that in this article we consider which analogues Metrogil has) - ointment. It is applied externally. Twice a day - this is how to use this tool. The course of treatment can last two or even as long as three months, it all depends on how much acne has spread. The instructions also say that before use it is necessary to check for allergies to this drug. This is done quite easily. A small amount of ointment should be applied either to your wrist or to the bend of the elbow. Then wait about ten minutes. If there is neither redness nor itching, then this drug can be safely taken. It is released without a doctor’s prescription, but it’s still worth consulting with a specialist.
The price of such a drug starts at one hundred and fifty rubles. As for the reviews about this tool, they are basically all positive. The rash goes away in two or even three weeks.
As you can see, Metrogil-Gel has substitutes. Analogs are cheap, easy to use and no less effective than Metrogil.
The drug "Trichosept"
Another drug that can easily replace Metrogil is Trichosept candles. This option is suitable for those who do not like injections, who do not like to swallow pills. The exact price of this drug on the Internet is not indicated. This tool is available in only one form. Therefore, do not try to find this drug in the form of tablets or ointments.
Inside the box, as usual, you can find instructions for using this good drug and the medicine itself. Important! This medicine can be used only by women, as it is injected into the vagina. This procedure should be carried out no more than once a day. The term for taking this drug is ten days.
The drug "Trichosept" is absolutely popular. Reviews about him are most often positive, and there are very few negative ones. Inflammation is removed after two days.
That is all that can be said about this wonderful preparation. Buy it or not, buyers decide.
Total
The result on this topic can be made as follows. Here the Metrogil preparation has been described in detail. Analogs, instructions for use also did not go unnoticed. You can say the following from all that has been said. This drug can easily be replaced by various kinds of analogues. They are no worse in efficiency. Yes, and for the price they mostly win. Of course, if the patient decides to replace this drug with another, then before that it is imperative to consult your doctor. After all, there is a likelihood that the medicine, which the buyer decided to replace "Metrogil", can adversely affect the body, cause deterioration or other side effects.
As a result, it is up to the buyer to replace the drug or not. The most important thing is not to harm yourself and your precious health.