Metronidazole
Metronidazole is an antimicrobial used for selected anaerobic bacterial and protozoal infections. Listed uses include Bacterial Vaginosis, Bacterial Infection and Protozoal Infection.
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.
Listings are for comparison and general information; suitability and supply depend on clinician and pharmacy checks, monitoring and prescription requirements.
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
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