Introduction

Metronidazole is an antibiotic that can treat bacterial infections, including dental abscesses. It belongs to a class of antibiotics called nitroimidazoles. Metronidazole kills bacteria by damaging their DNA so that they cannot grow or repair themselves. It comes in many forms, including:

Metronidazole is an antibiotic that can treat bacterial infections, including dental abscesses.

Metronidazole is an antibiotic that can treat bacterial infections, including dental abscesses. It’s also used to treat other conditions, such as trichomoniasis and giardiasis.

Metronidazole works by damaging DNA of the bacteria that cause these infections. This prevents the bacteria from reproducing and from spreading throughout your body.

What is metronidazole and how does it work?

Metronidazole is a medication used to treat bacterial infections. It works by damaging the DNA of bacteria, causing them to die.

Metronidazole can be used to treat infections caused by bacteria or protozoa (single-celled organisms).

Metronidazole kills bacteria by damaging their DNA so that they cannot grow or repair themselves.

Metronidazole is a nitroimidazole antibiotic that works by damaging the DNA of bacteria. It’s used to treat infections caused by bacteria, including:

• Skin infections
• Vaginal yeast infection

Metronidazole is also used in some cases of trichomoniasis (a sexually transmitted disease).

It belongs to a class of antibiotics called nitroimidazoles.

Metronidazole belongs to a class of antibiotics called nitroimidazoles. These work by damaging the DNA of bacteria, which makes it difficult for them to survive. Because this damage is irreversible, there are no bacteria capable of reproducing after treatment with metronidazole.

In addition to being used as an antibiotic, metronidazole has also been found effective at treating infections caused by other parasites like Giardia and Trichomonas. It can even be used topically to treat certain fungal infections!

Unfortunately, metronidazole isn’t effective against viruses—so it won’t cure your flu or sore throat (no matter how much you wish it would).

How do you take metronidazole?

Metronidazole, like other antibiotics, is best taken with a full glass of water. The antibiotic should be taken at the same time each day to help you remember to take it regularly and prevent possible side effects.

The dose of metronidazole you take will depend on your age, weight and medical condition. It may be different from what other people are taking and this could cause problems if you don’t follow the directions exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

If you forget to take a dose of metronidazole when you have been told to do so by your doctor, skip the missed dose and continue with the next scheduled dose as though nothing had happened—only do not double up on doses unless told otherwise by your health care provider (HCP). If it has been more than 4 hours since taking one of these missed doses, then call or see an HCP right away for advice about whether or not to take another one later in the day

Metronidazole comes in a variety of forms, including:

Metronidazole is available in many forms, including:

• tablet
• capsule
• oral liquid (you can drink it)
• suppository (you put this rectally)

A tablet, which you swallow with water

Metronidazole comes as a tablet, which you swallow with water. It may upset your stomach if taken on an empty stomach. Do not take metronidazole with alcohol or antacids (medicines that neutralize stomach acid).

Also, do not take other medicines that contain metronidazole at the same time as you are taking this medicine.

A capsule, which you swallow with water

• Take your dosage with a full glass of water.
• Do not take this medication with other medicines, including prescription and over-the-counter medications.
• Do not chew or crush the capsules; swallow them whole.

An oral liquid, which you swallow

It’s a liquid that you can take with or without food, water or meals.

A suppository, which you insert into your rectum (back passage)

A suppository is a small, capsule-shaped medicine that’s inserted into the rectum (the back passage). It’s usually made from a soft, gel-like substance that melts when it comes into contact with body heat.

Depending on which type of suppository you use, it can work in different ways:

• A prokinetic agent may help to increase the movement of food through your digestive system. This can improve symptoms such as bloating and abdominal pain.
• A laxative may cause your bowels to contract and empty more quickly than normal, resulting in fewer bouts of diarrhoea.

A gel or cream that you put on your skin or in your vagina

Metronidazole cream or gel, which you put on your skin or in your vagina, is meant to be used over several days. Once a day for seven to 10 days is most common.

If you forget to use it one day and then remember the next day, it’s okay to apply the gel or cream twice a day for that one day (though this is not recommended).

If you have questions about how long treatment should last, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before applying the first dose of metronidazole cream or gel.

Don’t share this medication with anyone else because doing so could lead them to develop serious symptoms if they do not treat the infection correctly.

Your doctor will tell you how and when to take the medicine.

It can take several weeks for your symptoms to improve after you start taking metronidazole. If you are unsure about anything, ask your doctor or pharmacist before you start taking this medicine.

Take the medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking it until you have finished the course of treatment. This is because stopping too early may mean that the infection returns and it will be harder to treat in future.

Conclusion

Metronidazole is an antibiotic that can treat bacterial infections, including dental abscesses. It belongs to a class of antibiotics called nitroimidazoles. Your doctor will tell you how and when to take the medicine.