Metronidazole Tablet: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates

Name: Metronidazole Tablet: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates
Duration: 5 min 57 s
Description: Metronidazole is an antibiotic used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria and parasites (protozoans). It works against infections such as those of the vagina, stomach, liver, skin, joints, brain and spinal cord, lungs, heart, or bloodstream. It does not treat viral infections such as a cold or flu.

Metronidazole Tablet

Generic name	metronidazole
Drug class	Antibacterial - antiprotozoal (antibiotic)
Forms	Tablet, Extended-release tablet, Capsule, Oral suspension, Solution for infusion (intravenous)

Metronidazole is an antibiotic used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria and parasites (protozoans). It works against infections such as those of the vagina, stomach, liver, skin, joints, brain and spinal cord, lungs, heart, or bloodstream. It does not treat viral infections such as a cold or flu.

General information

Follow the prescriber and the leaflet that comes with this medicine.