The average cost for 1 bottle of 75ml of 500mg/5ml of Likmez is $202.45 with a free GoodRx coupon. This is 17.13% off the average retail price of $244.31.
Bottle of oral solutionDosage | Quantity | Price as low as | Price per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
200ml of 500mg/5ml | 1 bottle | $529.45 | $529.45 |
75ml of 500mg/5ml | 1 bottle | $202.45 | $202.45 |
Typical dosage for Likmez
Each 5 mL of liquid contains 500 mg of metronidazole.
Trichomoniasis
- One-day treatment for adults: The typical dose is 20 mL (4 teaspoonfuls) by mouth as a single dose. Another dosing option is 10 mL (2 teaspoonfuls) taken twice on the same day.
- Seven-day treatment for adults: The typical dose is 2.5 mL (one-half teaspoonful) by mouth 3 times a day for 7 days.
Amebiasis
- Adults:
- Intestinal (gut) infection: The typical dose is 7.5 mL (one and a half teaspoonfuls) by mouth 3 times a day for 5 to 10 days.
- Liver infection: The typical dose is 5 mL (one teaspoonful) or 7.5 mL (one and a half teaspoonfuls) by mouth 3 times a day for 5 to 10 days.
- Children: The provider will calculate the dose based on your child's weight. The typical dose is 35 mg/kg to 50 mg/kg of weight by mouth per day, split up into 3 doses during the day. Likmez is taken for 10 days. The maximum amount of medication your child can take per dose is 7.5 mL (one and a half teaspoonfuls).
Anaerobic bacterial infections
- Adults only: Your provider will calculate the dose based on your weight. The typical dose is 7.5 mg/kg of weight by mouth every 6 hours for 7 to 10 days. The maximum amount of medication you can take in a 24-hour period is 40 mL (8 teaspoonfuls).
Your dose might differ if you have liver or kidney problems.
