Metro Plus Ointment belongs to the class of antiseptic and antibiotic drugs, primarily used to treat minor wounds and infections. It effectively treats lacerations (deep cut in the skin), abrasions (the first layer of skin is scraped off), diabetic foot ulcers, bedsores, impetigo (red sores on the face), boils or carbuncles and radiation/chemotherapy ulcers. Metro Plus Ointment is also used in infection control during post-surgical dressing, post-cosmetic and plastic surgery and post-episiotomy (surgical cut during childbirth) dressing.

Metro Plus Ointment consists of three medicines, namely: Povidone Iodine, Tinidazole, and Sucralfate. Povidone Iodine is an ‘antiseptic’ that is used for skin disinfection before and after surgery. It works by inhibiting the growth of infection-causing microbes. Tinidazole belongs to the ‘antibiotic’ class of drugs. It is an antiprotozoal and antibacterial agent that treats bacterial and parasitic infections. It works by damaging the DNA and stopping the growth of bacteria and parasites. Sucralfate belongs to the class of ‘protectants.’ It is used to treat various wounds, ulcers and inflammation. It works by forming a protective layer over the surface of ulcer and promotes the healing.

Metro Plus Ointment is for external use only. Metro Plus Ointment has common side effects as every medicine does. These include dry skin, itchiness, burning, redness and irritation at the application site. These side effects gradually resolve during the treatment and do not require medical attention.

Brief your medical history to the doctor, if you are allergic to Metro Plus Ointment or any other medicines. Let your doctor know if you have an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism) or thyroid diseases, fits, liver and kidney problems. Please tell your doctor if you are undergoing any lithium therapy or treatment involving radioactive iodine. Also, consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before using Metro Plus Ointment.

Metro Plus Ointment is a dermatological combination used to treat and prevent skin infections in lacerations, abrasions, diabetic foot ulcers, bedsores, impetigo, boils or carbuncles, and radiation/chemotherapy ulcers. It consists of three medicines, namely: Povidone Iodine, Tinidazole, and Sucralfate. Povidone Iodine is an ‘antiseptic’ that is used for skin disinfection before and after surgery. It works by inhibiting the growth of infection-causing microbes. Tinidazole belongs to the ‘antibiotic’ class of drugs. It is an antiprotozoal and antibacterial agent that treats bacterial and parasitic infections. It works by damaging the DNA and stopping the growth of bacteria and parasites. Sucralfate belongs to the class of ‘protectants.’ It is used to treat various wounds, ulcers, and inflammation. It works by forming a protective layer over the surface of the ulcer and promotes healing.

• Dry skin
• Itchiness
• Burning
• Redness
• Irritation

Metro Plus Ointment is for external use only. Do not swallow the medicine. Let your doctor know if have allergic reactions to medicines, an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism) or any other thyroid diseases, liver or kidney problems, fits, weak immune system and anaemia before starting Metro Plus Ointment. Inform your doctor if you are undergoing any lithium therapy or treatment involving radioactive iodine. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or a breastfeeding mother before using Metro Plus Ointment. Store Metro Plus Ointment at temperatures not exceeding 30°C.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Metro Plus Ointment may interact with other antiseptics and products containing enzymatic component, alkali, mercury, silver, hydrogen peroxide, tannic acid and taurolidine may interact with Metro Plus Ointment, and it should not be used simultaneously.

Drug-Food Interaction: No interaction found/established. 

Drug-Disease Interaction: Before using Metro Plus Ointment, let your doctor know if have any allergic reactions to Metro Plus Ointment, overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism) or any other thyroid diseases, liver or kidney problems, fits, weak immune system and anaemia.

• HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
• TANNIC ACID
• TAUROLIDINE
• MERCURY
• SILVER

• Use mild soap while taking baths and prefer warm baths.
• Avoid harsh products on your skin.
• Do not scratch or pick your skin to avoid getting the affected area infected.
• Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly and get plenty of sleep.
• Do not walk barefoot at places like gym showers to prevent bacterial infections.

Patients having thyroid problems should not use this medicine, Consult your doctor for further advice.

Skin infection can occur when the skin is broken, cut or wounded. This skin infection allows the pathogenic microorganisms to enter and invade the tissues surrounding the wound. Infection of the wound can trigger the body's immune response, causing inflammation and tissue damage and eventually slows down the healing process.