Generic name:metronidazole (vaginal route) [ met-roe-NYE-da-zole ]
Drug classes:Topical anti-rosacea agents, Vaginal anti-infectives
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 10, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Metrogel-Vaginal
- Vandazole
In Canada
- Flagyl
- Neo-Metric
- Nidagel
Available Dosage Forms:
- Gel/Jelly
Therapeutic Class: Antibacterial
Chemical Class: Nitroimidazole
Uses for Metrogel-Vaginal
Metronidazole vaginal is used to treat women with vaginal infections (eg, bacterial vaginosis).
Metronidazole belongs to the class of medicines known as antibiotics. It works by killing the bacteria or preventing their growth. However, this medicine will not work for vaginal fungus or yeast infections.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using Metrogel-Vaginal
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies on the relationship of age to the effects of Vandazole® have not been performed in the pediatric population. However, pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of this medication in teenagers are not expected. This medicine may be used for bacterial vaginosis in teenage females but should not be used before the start of menstruation.
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