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Metronidazole

Metronidazole is an antimicrobial used for selected anaerobic bacterial and protozoal infections. Listed uses include Bacterial Vaginosis, Bacterial Infection and Protozoal Infection.

Flagyl

Bacterial Infection, Protozoal Infection

200 · 400mg

Metronidazole 200mg and 400mg tablets, used for bacterial infection, protozoal infection and bacterial vaginosis. A nitroimidazole taken by mouth.

From$0.34/ tabletView

Key points

  • Oral, intravenous, vaginal and topical products are not interchangeable.
  • It has important alcohol and medicine interactions and can affect nerves.
  • Seizures, severe unsteadiness or a blistering rash needs urgent care.

Select a listed product and pack to order online. Ask your doctor or pharmacist whether it suits you and what monitoring it needs.

Important safety checks

Diagnosis, liver disease, neurological history, pregnancy and interacting medicines require review.

When to seek urgent care

Seek urgent help for seizures, severe confusion, new weakness or numbness, facial swelling, jaundice or a blistering rash.

Further reading

What is metronidazole used for?

Metronidazole is an antimicrobial used for some anaerobic bacterial and protozoal infections, including bacterial vaginosis.

How does metronidazole work?

Metronidazole gets inside the bacterial or protozoal cell and is broken down into substances that damage the cell's DNA. This stops the cell making what it needs and kills it.

What metronidazole product does SGMeds list?

The metronidazole product on SGMeds is Flagyl, and its page gives the strengths and pack sizes.

What are the side effects of metronidazole?

Common side effects include nausea, a metallic taste and headache. You may also notice darkened urine or diarrhoea. Less often, it can cause nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy) or seizures, so get medical help straight away if you have numbness, weakness or a fit.

Can you drink alcohol with metronidazole?

Metronidazole interacts with alcohol, so it is best to avoid drinking while you are taking it. Ask your doctor or pharmacist how long to wait before drinking again.

What does metronidazole cost in Singapore dollars?

The product on this page shows a price for each strength and pack size in Singapore dollars, converted from US dollars, so the exchange rate can change the final amount. Larger packs usually cost less per tablet.

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Can I order metronidazole without a prescription?

Yes. SGMeds does not ask for a prescription to order metronidazole: we place the order with our pharmacy partner, which prepares it and arranges delivery on your behalf.

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Can I buy metronidazole online in Singapore?

Yes, here on SGMeds: choose the product, strength and pack, then check out. We deliver to Singapore and Malaysia. Express shipping is tracked and takes up to 1 week, and Regular shipping takes up to 3 weeks.

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