Metronidazole (Flagyl, Nidagel, MetroGel-Vaginal)

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Metronidazole (Vaginal)

Brand Names : Flagyl, Nidagel, MetroGel-Vaginal

Description and Brand Names | Before Using | Proper Use | Precautions | Side Effects

Description

Metronidazole (me-troe-NI-da-zole) is used to treat certain vaginal infections. It works by killing bacteria. This medicine will not work for vaginal fungus or yeast infections.

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

Vaginal

Cream (Canada)
Gel (U.S. and Canada)
Tablets (Canada)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S. -

MetroGel-Vaginal

In Canada -

Flagyl
Nidagel

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Metronidazole (Vaginal)

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