What is metronidazole used to treat?
What is metronidazole? Metronidazole is an antibiotic that is used to treat bacterial infections of the vagina, stomach, liver, skin, joints, brain and spinal cord, lungs, heart, or bloodstream. Metronidazole is also used to treat trichomoniasis, a sexually transmitted disease caused by a parasite.
What happens if you take metronidazole and antibiotics together?
Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. Metronidazole may also be used with other medications to treat certain stomach /intestinal ulcers caused by a bacteria (H. pylori).
Can metronidazole be used to treat a vaginal yeast infection?
Metronidazole will not treat a vaginal yeast infection. You may even develop a new vaginal yeast infection, which may need to be treated with antifungal medication. Tell your doctor if you have symptoms such as itching or discharge during or after treatment with this medicine.
Is metronidazole safe for children and teenagers?
Not all uses of metronidazole are approved for treating children and teenagers. Metronidazole is not approved to treat vaginal infections in girls who have not begun having menstrual periods. To make sure you can safely take this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had:
What are the side effects of metronidazole vaginal?
Metronidazole vaginal side effects. Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Rare but serious side effects may include: numbness, burning, pain, or tingly feeling in your hands or feet.
What are the side effects of metronidazole for colitis?
It is an option for a first episode of mild-to-moderate Clostridium difficile colitis if vancomycin or fidaxomicin is unavailable. [5] [6] Metronidazole is available by mouth, as a cream, and by injection into a vein. [5] Common side effects include nausea, a metallic taste, loss of appetite, and headaches. [5]
How do you use metronidazole cream?
Apply the medication in a thin layer and rub in completely. You may apply cosmetics after using metronidazole topical. Do not use metronidazole topical to treat any skin condition that has not been checked by your doctor. Use this medication for the full prescribed length of time.