Mel Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 Anyone in the palmerston north area know of a vet that will give me metro & prazi And what is the correct name of the medications i am to ask for? I thought it was about time I got some just in case I needed it - so it's on hand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LYNDYLOO Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 Hi Mel, I have just been through this hole rig ma roll, with the Vet here in Levin, I tell you what a long road to hoe, after about a month I finally got there Picked up my Metro yesterday, proper Name for it is: Metronidazole 400mg Tablets is what you will be needing if it's for your Discus. Dosage is: 1 x 400 mg Tablet per 40 Ltrs of Water. Tablet must be crushed and dissolved in water before adding to your Tank, I was warned to wear gloves as this medication is Carcenogenic, and to dispose of the Treated Water with Care. Prazi is Droncit, (NOT DRONTAL) you can get these at the Vets too, this is a Worming Treatment for Cats and Dogs, I had no trouble getting 10 of these tablets over the Counter Good Luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 As above. Both are cheap as chips. Prazi (dronsit) about 75c per tab and avaibale over the counter, metro is even cheaper but harder to get. If you talk to a vet he may write a prescription and get it from a pharmacy for you. I had to fill in a form so he wasnt liable for misuse of metro. Metronidazole = Metra Nigh Da Zole Praziquantel = Prazee Kwon Till Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LYNDYLOO Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 WOW Really Bilbo Have to say Vet wasn't to keen on giving it too me, :roll: Rather frustrating whan you know what you need, but it's so darn hard to get it :evil: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel Posted July 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 Thanks guys. I've been following your post Lyndyloo and have seen the problems you've had getting metro, so thats whats made me think I NEED to get it now just incase I ever need it in a hurry :roll: fingers crossed I won't though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LYNDYLOO Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 Exactly what I thought, Thank Goodness I was able to get it from my Vet Ron had offered to get it for me if I couldn't obtain any Cost was $60.70 for 100 Tablets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel Posted July 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 So how long is treatment for the metro, can the discus just be put in a bucket treated then put back in the tank? Just wondering how much I need to get. Also doseage for the prazi? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LYNDYLOO Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 No they need to be put in a sepereate Tank Mel. Discsuguru has told me to treat for 6 Doses so 6 Tablets Not sure on the Doseage for Prazi, think Flosty posted it on my Thread somewhere, if you want to look back or maybe do a search on his posts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Discusguru Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 I was warned to wear gloves as this medication is Carcenogenic, and to dispose of the Treated Water with Care. : Who told you that??? If it's the vet, :evil: you better find another vet cause he/she obviously know nothing about medicine. Metro is an antibiotic and human consume them too. Very good for gum problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LYNDYLOO Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 Hey Ron, Yes, the Vet told me to wear gloves, he was also very concerned about me touching this Metro and how I was going to dispose of the water that had had the Metro in it. Well lets face it, it has taken me nearly a month to get hold of this Metro, and I have know idea why it has taken so darn long, no sure if the Vet I was dealing with is incompotent or not. I'm sure I wouldn't have had all this hassle if I had talked to my normal Vet, but because this Vet has Fish himself they put me onto him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim r Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 Prazi dosage is 2mg per ltr. My prazi cost $ 1.50 per tablet,my metro $1.30 per tablet and $13.50 for 100ml of liquid metro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Discusguru Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 Hey Ron, Yes, the Vet told me to wear gloves, he was also very concerned about me touching this Metro and how I was going to dispose of the water that had had the Metro in it. Well lets face it, it has taken me nearly a month to get hold of this Metro, and I have know idea why it has taken so darn long, no sure if the Vet I was dealing with is incompotent or not. I'm sure I wouldn't have had all this hassle if I had talked to my normal Vet, but because this Vet has Fish himself they put me onto him. When I had that accident on my face, the dentist took out 2 teeth and did root canal on 3 other. Guess what he prescribe me? yes! Metronidazole 400mg. He was explaining the metro to me and I ask him whether it's the same stuff I use for the discus because I have 100 tabs at home. He laugh and says of course you'll have them at home :lol: He's one of the forum member here too. It does make you very hungry after taking them You don't have to wear glove. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 p44's gross tip of the day - some gynaecologists prescribe metronidazole gel to erm... how can i put this - patients that need it for various reasons :lol: rest assured if he has prescribed the correct metro - (and im unsure if there is another) then it is safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freakyfish Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 Your Vet has no idea Metro is safe Flagyll is what its called when going to the dentist Or if you have gut problems the doc can prescribe it too Also it dissapates out of the water within 12-24 hours Plus its removed quicker if the tank is lit So Dark tanks treat to work better Brad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LYNDYLOO Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 Well I'm amased that the people on here seem to know more about the Metro than the Vet I will have a few words to him and ask him where he gets his info from :roll: I've done a google search on Metro and it is used for Dental Problems, and Mainly Gynae problems. I'm abit peeved that I have been given this info from the Vet and it's not correct, He was very concerned that I didn't know how to use it and what doses I needed to be using, but on the other hand he doesn't even know what he was talking about. :evil: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 It may have been replaced by something else now but flagyll (metro) was used in humans for the control of parasitic diseases like amebiasis (amoebic dysentery) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LYNDYLOO Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 OK, On the Plastic Jar is says: Trichozole 400, 100 Tablets each of Metronidazole 400mg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 Trichozole will be a tradename Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LYNDYLOO Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 Yes I thought that too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 I can look it all up on the medical database when I am at work next if you like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aqua j Posted July 4, 2009 Report Share Posted July 4, 2009 Trichozole and Flagyl are both trade names for metronidazole. Vets tend to be quite concerned when dealing with areas they are not experienced in. I'm not saying the vets recommendations were right or wrong, just pointing out that it is an area of risk for them. They have a fairly hefty weight of responsibility when prescribing drugs and put themselves at risk when they are not too sure of the disease etc. Ideally this is the time to brush up your knowledge or refer to another vet, but that's not always possible. Metronidazole is listed as a potential carcinogen, so the vet was not being excessive recommending gloves are used. However it is a low risk, and like others have mentioned it is a fairly commonly prescribed human medication. It is prescribed where benefits outweigh the risk, the benefits of clearing up an infected root canal outweigh the slight possibility of increased risk of cancer. But risk should be avoided where possible - eg many countries have banned the use of metronidazole in food producing animals as it is an unnecessary risk. Also there is a slight chance you may develop skin irritation from contact - unlikely but possible. It's just about bottom (don't know if I can use the other word?) covering. Vets with fish knowledge are hard to find, so it pays to hang on to their number when you find one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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