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Medicines metronidazole benzoateQuestion & answer

metronidazole benzoate · Medicine question

Why must metronidazole benzoate suspension be shaken?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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Answer

Shaking redistributes the suspended medicine so the measured amount is consistent.

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Metronidazole 200 mg/5 ml Oral Suspensionemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 1

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