Dosage form: capsule
Drug classes:Amebicides, Miscellaneous antibiotics
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 23, 2021.
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To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of Metronidazole Capsules USP 375 mg and other antibacterial drugs, Metronidazole Capsules USP 375 mg should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria.
Metronidazole has been shown to be carcinogenic in mice and rats (See PRECAUTIONS). Unnecessary use of the drug should be avoided. Its use should be reserved for the conditions described in the INDICATIONS AND USAGE section below.
Metronidazole Capsules Description
Metronidazole Capsules USP 375 mg is an oral formulation of the synthetic nitroimidazole antimicrobial agent, 2-methyl-5-nitro-1H-imidazole-1-ethanol, which has the following structural formula:
