Flagyl
Flagyl®
(metronidazole) Tablets
To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of Flagyl and other antibacterial drugs, Flagyl should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria.
WARNING
Metronidazole has been shown to be carcinogenic in mice and rats. (See PRECAUTIONS.) Unnecessary use of the drug should be avoided. Its use should be reserved for the conditions described in the INDICATIONS AND USAGE section below.
DRUG DESCRIPTION
Flagyl (metronidazole) is an oral synthetic antipro-tozoal and antibacterial agent, 1-(β-hydroxy-ethyl)-2-methyl-5-nitroimidazole, which has the following structural formula:
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Flagyl tablets contain 250 mg or 500 mg of met-ronidazole. Inactive ingredients include cellulose, FD&C Blue No. 2 Lake, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, polyethylene glycol, stearic acid, and titanium dioxide.
Generic Name: Metronidazole
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