Metryl

Oral forms:

Metronidazole tablets and capsules are prescription medications used to treat infections of the reproductive system, gastrointestinal tract, respiratory system, skin, bones and joints, and other areas of the body.

Topical forms:

Metronidazole creams and gels are prescription medications used to treat inflammatory lesions associated with acne rosacea (adult acne).

Injectable forms:

Injectable forms of metronidazole are prescription medications used to treat infections of the reproductive system, gastrointestinal tract, respiratory system, skin, bones and joints, and other areas of the body.

This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Serious side effects have been reported with metronidazole. See the “Metronidazole Precautions” section.

Oral forms:

Common side effects of oral metronidazole include the following:

• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Upset stomach
• Loss of appetite
• Dry mouth
• Sharp, unpleasant metallic taste
• Dark or reddish-brown urine
• Mouth or tongue irritation
• Numbness or tingling of hands or feet

Topical forms:

Common side effects of topical metronidazole include the following:

• Skin irritation, including redness, dryness, burning, or stinging, at the site of application

Injectable forms:

Common side effects of injectable metronidazole include the following:

• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Upset stomach
• Loss of appetite
• Dry mouth
• Sharp, unpleasant metallic taste
• Dark or reddish-brown urine
• Mouth or tongue irritation
• Numbness or tingling of hands or feet

This is not a complete list of metronidazole side effects. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Especially tell your doctor if you take:

• Warfarin (Coumadin)
• Astemizole (Hismanal)
• Disulfiram (Antabuse)
• Busulfan (Busulfex, Myleran)
• Lithium (Lithobid)
• Phenobarbital
• Phenytoin (Dilantin)
• Cimetidine (Tagamet)
• Vitamins        

This is not a complete list of metronidazole drug interactions. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.