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Systemic metronidazole has been associated with severe hepatotoxicity and acute hepatic failure in patients with Cockayne syndrome, including fatal cases with very rapid onset after treatment initiation.
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- Metronidazole Rosemont 200mg/5ml Oral SuspensionRosemont Pharmaceuticals Limited · emc · SmPC §4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use · Version 14Document updated
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