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Uses of This Medicine. Metronidazole is used to treat bacterial infections in different areas of the body. The extended-release tablets are used to treat women with vaginal infections (bacterial vaginosis). Metronidazole belongs to the class of medicines known as antibiotics.It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth.he extended-release tablets are used to treat women with vaginal infections (bacterial vaginosis). Metronidazole belongs to the class of medicines known as antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth.
Metronidazole (also known as Flagyl) is a first-line treatment (9). Dosage: Adult: 250mg per oral three times a day, for 5-7 days. Child: 5 mg/kg per oral three times a day, for 5-7 days (14). Contraindications: if patient has documented hypersensitivity, or pregnancy (there are potential risks, must outweigh risks). More than one sample is recommended (at least 3 stool samples with two days between each), since the presence of cysts in the stool can be highly irregular, and cysts may not be present until a week after symptoms appear.