🦠 AntibioticsTablet

    Flagyl

    Metronidazole (Oral)

    Antibiotic for anaerobic and protozoal infections.

    Form

    Tablet

    Uses

    5

    Side effects

    4

    Category

    Antibiotics

    01

    What is Flagyl used for?

    • C. difficile
    • Bacterial vaginosis
    • Trichomoniasis
    • Intra-abdominal infections
    • H. pylori
    02

    Metronidazole (Oral) side effects

    Common side effects of Metronidazole (Oral) include:

    Nausea
    Metallic taste
    Headache
    Diarrhea
    CommonModerateLess common
    03

    Metronidazole (Oral) warnings & precautions

    • Disulfiram reaction with alcohol
    • Avoid alcohol during and 3 days after

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    04

    Frequently asked questions

    05

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    Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the FDA openFDA database and is provided for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your physician or pharmacist before starting or changing medication.