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.
Metronidazole should be used with caution in: 1  the elderly, liver disease, kidney dialysis, patients with epilepsy (fitting), alcoholism, patients who have a disease of the nervous system (brain or spinal column), blood problems, the rare genetic condition acute porphyria. 2  Metronidazole may darken the urine.ell your doctor immediately if you develop any of the following symptoms: 1  Swelling of the hands, feet, ankle, face, lips or throat which may cause difficulty swallowing or breathing and an itchy, lumpy rash or nettle rash (these symptoms may be caused by an allergic reaction to metronidazole.