Flagyl is an antiprotozoal and antibacterial agent used to treat redness and inflammation associated with a skin condition known as rosacea. Metronidazole belongs to the family of medicines called anti-infectives. It is often used to treat infections and bacterial and trichomonal vaginitis, as well as a wide variety of systemic infections (including dysentery) and infections of the respiratory tract, bones, joints and stomach.
Follow the exact dose that your doctor will give you. Because of the potential for tumorigenicity shown for metronidazole in mouse and rat studies, a decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or to discontinue the drug, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother.
Do not give antacids with this medicine. Do not drink alcohol while taking Flagyl and for at least 72 hours after your last dose. If ADULTTrichomoniasisOne-day treatment: 2 grams of Flagyl, taken as a single dose or divided into 2 doses (1 gram each) taken in the same day. Seven-day course of treatment: 250 milligrams 3 times daily for 7 consecutive days. Acute Intestinal Amebiasis (Acute Amebic Dysentery)The usual dose is 750 milligrams taken by mouth 3 times daily for 5 to 10 days. Amebic Liver AbscessThe usual dose is 500 milligrams or 750 milligrams taken by mouth 3 times daily for 5 to 10 days. Anaerobic Metronidazole crosses the placental barrier and enters the fetal circulation rapidly. Rising slowly over several minutes from sitting or lying position is recommended.
Nausea or vomiting may occur. Small frequent meals and frequent mouth care may help. Older children may suck hard, sugar-free candy. Drinking alcoholic beverages while taking this medication may cause stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, headache and flushing or redness of the face. You should not drink alcoholic beverages or take other alcohol-containing preparations while you are taking this medicine and for at least a day after stopping it.