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
Additional InformationOnce a medicine has been approved
for marketing for a certain use, experience may show that it is also useful
for other medical problems. Although these uses are not included in product
labeling, metronidazole is used in certain patients with the following medical
conditions:
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Antibiotic-associated colitis
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Balantidiasis
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Dental infections
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Gastritis or ulcer due to Helicobacter pylori
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Giardiasis
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Inflammatory bowel disease
For patients taking this medicine for giardiasis
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After treatment, it is important that your doctor check whether or
not the infection in your intestinal tract has been cleared up completely.
Other than the above information, there is no additional information relating
to proper use, precautions, or side effects for this use.
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