Metronidazole
Restricted Indications

Restricted Indications

Restrictions apply to metronidazole IV given enterally

Restricted Indication

Intestinal bacterial overgrowth in neonates and infants with short bowel syndrome or carbohydrate intolerance

Reason for Restriction

Metronidazole oral suspension contains chocolate syrup which may aggravate stool losses in patients with short bowel syndrome