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Metronidazole is an oral medication prescribed for the treatment of various types of infections, including bacterial infections and protozoal infections caused by parasites. Metronidazole may also help treat other inflammations found in the gastric system. This single-ingredient antibiotic comes in an uncoated tablet form and is available in two strength options. Customers may receive this drug under the names Flagyl, Metizol, Protostat, Metrogel.

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Specifications

• Generic Name: Metronidazole
• Common Brand Name(s): Flagyl
• For Use With: Dogs, Cats, Horses, Small Pets, Birds & Reptiles
• Administration Form: Oral
• Product Form: Tablet
• Health Condition: Digestive Issues, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Colitis, Diarrhea
• Drug Type    Antibiotic, Antibiotic-Metronidazole

Uses

Metronidazole is formulated to help treat susceptible anaerobic bacterial infections, protozoa and other inflammatory conditions in the GI tract. This medication may also help resolve bacterial infections found in the mouth.

Possible Side Effects

The most common side effects include loss of appetite, nausea, and vomiting. Other side effects may include weakness, blood in the urine, diarrhea, stumbling and head tilt. Liver disease is also possible but unlikely. Two serious adverse reactions reported in pets treated with metronidazole have been convulsive seizures and peripheral neuropathy, the latter characterized mainly by numbness or paresthesia of an extremity.

Precautions

This medication should not be given to pets who are pregnant or lactating. Pets who are debilitated or who suffer from liver disease should take Metronidazole with extreme caution.

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