Flagyl Er
Intended to relieve bacterial vaginosis to support local microflora restoration and target anaerobic pathogens.
- Categories
- Women's Health · Antibiotics
- Active ingredient
- Metronidazole
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Extended-Release Tablet
- Strengths
- 200mg · 400mg
Prescription and consultation requirements for Flagyl Er vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Flagyl Er details
- Condition
- Bacterial Vaginosis
- Alternative names
- metronidazole
- Therapeutic class
- Nitroimidazole Antibacterial
- Pharmacological class
- Nitroimidazole
- Known off-label uses
- trichomoniasis; amebiasis
- Minor side effects
- nausea; metallic taste; headache
- Moderate side effects
- vaginal candidiasis; abdominal cramps; decreased appetite
- Dosage forms
- Extended-Release Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Manufacturer
- Pfizer
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Alcohol; Warfarin; Disulfiram
- Age restrictions
- Approved for post-menarche females.
Contraindications
pregnancy in first trimester; concurrent alcohol consumption; disulfiram use within two weeks
Serious side effects
aseptic meningitis, requires immediate medical attention; peripheral neuropathy, requires immediate medical attention; seizures, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
intended to relieve bacterial vaginosis to support local microflora restoration and target anaerobic pathogens.
Mechanism of action
Enters anaerobic microbial cells where it is reduced to active metabolites that disrupt DNA helical structure, stopping synthesis.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category B: Avoid in the first trimester of pregnancy. Breastfeeding: Suspend therapy during administration.