Flagyl is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of bacterial infections of the vagina, stomach, liver, skin, joints, brain and respiratory tract. Flagyl may be used alone or with other medications.

What STD does Flagyl treat?

Trichomoniasis is treated with oral metronidazole (Flagyl).

Why would a doctor prescribe me Flagyl?

Metronidazole is commonly prescribed to treat an infection called bacterial vaginosis. It is also prescribed before gynaecological surgery and surgery on the intestines, to prevent infection from developing. It can safely be taken by people who are allergic to penicillin.