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How to Take Metronidazole and it's Dose


It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food. It also comes as vaginal gel, to be introduced into the vagina.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

PO- One-day treatment - two grams of flagyl, given either as a single dose or in two divided doses of one gram each given in the same day.
Seven-day course of treatment�250 mg three times daily for seven consecutive days.
Vaginal Gel- one applicator is administered intravaginally once a day for 5 days.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Metronidazole

This medication is an antibacterial agent, prescribed for trichomoniasis, amebiasis and other bacterial infections.


Trade Names/Brand Names of Metronidazole

India :


International :


Metronidazole Oral, MetroGel Vaginal, Vandazole, MetroLotion
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