Metronidazole (Vandazole)

Alternate Name: Flagyl 375

Description: Metronidazole is prescribed for the treatment of bacterial infections. Metronidazole is a generic drug. On average Metronidazole is priced at about $18 for a supply of 14, 500 mg tablets. Luckily, you can use our LowerMyRx savings offer to receive a Metronidazole discount of up to 80% off the retail price at participating pharmacies near you.

Dosage Form: Tablet

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Amebicide, Extraintestinal, Antibiotic, Antiprotozoal, Antiulcer, Helicobacter Pylori, Amebicide, Intestinal

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 500 MG

Warnings: Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, a yeast infection (including oral thrush), or a history of blood or bone marrow problems or seizures. Your doctor may tell you to stop breastfeeding, and pump and discard your breast milk for at least 48 hours after the last dose. This medicine may cause the following problems:Brain or nervous system problems, including peripheral neuropathy, encephalopathy, seizures, meningitis, or vision problemsLiver problems, which may be life-threateningSerious skin reactions Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Food Warnings: Some foods and medicines can affect how metronidazole works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Busulfan, cimetidine, lithium, phenobarbital, phenytoinBlood thinner (including warfarin)Medicine that may cause heart rhythm problems, Trichomoniasis treatment: Your doctor may want to also treat your sexual partner, even if he or she has no symptoms. Also, you may want to use a condom during sexual intercourse. These measures will help keep you from getting the infection back again from your partner. If you have any questions, ask your doctor., Do not use this medicine if you have taken disulfiram within the last 2 weeks. Do not drink alcohol or use medicine that contains alcohol or propylene glycol while using this medicine and for at least 3 days after treatment., Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse., Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments., Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results., Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.