Metronidazole (Systemic)

Brand Names : Flagyl, Flagyl 375, Flagyl ER, Flagyl I.V., Flagyl I.V. RTU, Metric 21, Metro I.V., Protostat, Apo-Metronidazole, Novonidazol, Trikacide

Category

• Anthelmintic, systemic
• Antibacterial, systemic
• Antiprotozoal
• Bowel disease, inflammatory, suppressant

Description

Metronidazole (me-troe-NI-da-zole) is used to treat infections. It may also be used for other problems as determined by your doctor. It will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.

Metronidazole is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage forms:

Oral
• Capsules (U.S. and Canada)
• Tablets (U.S. and Canada)

Parenteral
• Injection (U.S. and Canada)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S. -

• Flagyl
• Flagyl 375
• Flagyl ER
• Flagyl I.V.
• Flagyl I.V. RTU
• Metric 21
• Metro I.V.
• Protostat

In Canada -

• Apo-Metronidazole
• Flagyl
• Novonidazol
• Trikacide

Generic name product may be available in the U.S. and Canada.