Diverticulosis is the presence of small pockets, or tics, in the wall of the colon, primarily of the sigmoid colon just above the rectum. The condition is uncommon in cultures and countries where diets feature lots of high fiber foods like grains, fruits, and vegetables.
Metronidazole tablets are available in various preparations such as 250 mg, 500 mg, 750 mg. Apart from these, 375 mg capsules are also available. Cream and gel have 0.75% and 1% metronidazole, while the lotion contains 0.75%. Injections with 5 mg/ml of metronidazole are sometimes used.
40 and 15-20 hours: The half life of Metronidazole is 8 hours. The half life of Clarithromycin is 3-4 hours.Half life is the time for the body to eliminate and excrete 1/2 of the drug. It is felt that a drug is completely eliminated after 5 half lives. So 40 hours for Metronidazole and 15-20 hours for clarithromycin.0 and 15-20 hours: The half life of Metronidazole is 8 hours. The half life of Clarithromycin is 3-4 hours.