🦠 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

    The following side effects have been reported for Metronidazole (Oral). Their order does not indicate how often an effect occurs.

    Nausea
    Metallic taste
    Headache
    Diarrhea
    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.