Metronidazole (Flagyl)

• Generic name: Metronidazole
• Brand names: Flagyl, Rozex, MetroGel
• Pharmacologic class: Nitroimidazole anti-infective

Metronidazole is a prescription antibacterial and antiprotozoal medication. It is especially effective against anaerobic infections (infections that grow without the presence of oxygen) and protozoa such as Trichomonas vaginalis, amebiasis, and giardiasis.

Metronidazole has anti-inflammatory properties in the large intestine and is useful in treating Crohn's disease, antibiotic-associated diarrhea, and rosacea. It does not kill Lactobacillus species ("good bacteria").

Metronidazole is available in generic version for many years and at a low price. If you plan to buy it online, try to choose a trustworthy pharmacy

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Description	Quantity	Pharmacy	Price	Buy
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Metronidazole 400 mg	30 tablets	4RX	$9
Metronidazole 400 mg	100 tablets	4RX	$29
Metronidazole 400 mg	200 tablets	4RX	$40

Metronidazole, widely known as Flagyl, is a gold standard anti-anaerobic prescription - active against virtually all anaerobes with exception of actinomyces, Propionibacterium acnes, and Lactobacillus spp. Being highly effective, less toxic, and able to treat both intestinal and extraintestinal amebiasis.

Despite extensive worldwide use, acquired resistance to metronidazole among anaerobic bacteria and protozoa is rare.

How to take

• You may take Metronidazole or Flagyl without regard to meals.
• Should not be given to persons with active neurological disorders or a history of blood dyscrasia, and hypoadrenalism.
• Do not drink alcoholic beverages or vinegar while taking Metronidazole. This combination can cause abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, headaches, and flushing. It can also change the taste of the alcoholic beverage.

Metronidazole dosage

Trichomoniasis

Trichomonas vaginalis was discovered in 1836 and has been known to cause vaginitis since 1916. However, there was no effective cure until the discovery of metronidazole in 1957 by French scientists Durel, Roiron, Siboulet, and Borel.

One-day regimen: 2 g taken as a single dose.
Seven-day regimen: 500 mg twice daily for 7 days.

Metronidazole has a cure rate of 90-95% in eradication of Trichomonas vaginalis.

Amebiasis (Acute amebic dysentery, Amebic liver abscess)

For adults: 500-750 mg 3 times daily for 5 to 10 days.
For children: 35-50 mg/kg given in 3 divided doses daily for 10 days.

Anaerobic Bacterial Infections

Metronidazole is bactericidal and extremely active against anaerobic bacteria. The usual adult dosage is 500 mg every 6 hours for 7 to 10 days.

Bacterial vaginosis

Bacterial vaginosis (also known as Gardnerella vaginitis) is the most common cause of vaginal discharge. Also, it is associated with pelvic inflammatory disease.

Metronidazole 500 mg twice daily for seven days works good to return the vaginal flora to normal. The cure rate is from 84 to 96 percent.

Giardiasis (lamblia)

Giardiasis is an infection of the small intestine that is caused by the Giardia intestinalis, also known as Giardia lamblia. Giardiasis is a major diarrheal illness throughout the world.

Metronidazole is given 250 mg 3 times daily for 5-7 days.

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