One option to treat certain infections is with a medication called Flagyl (metronidazole). This treatment may help by targeting the DNA of the bacteria or parasite that is causing the infection, causing it to die. Taking it as directed may improve your treatment outcomes.
Have more questions about how to take Flagyl? Talk to your pharmacist or your provider.
Nabila Ismail, PharmD, is a pharmacist, freelance medical writer, and marketing strategist. She graduated with a doctorate in pharmacy from the University at Buffalo.
References
Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc. (2022). Metronidazole [package insert].
Weir, C. B., et al. (2023). Metronidazole. StatPearls.
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