Comparing Flagyl ER vs Metryl

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Flagyl ER (metronidazole)	Metryl (metronidazole)	Enter another drug to compare

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Flagyl ER (metronidazole)	Metryl (metronidazole)	Enter another drug to compare
Prescription only Prescribed for Bacterial Vaginosis, STD Prophylaxis, Balantidium coli, Dientamoeba fragilis, Nongonococcal Urethritis. Flagyl ER may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.	Prescription only Prescribed for Bacterial Infection, Amebiasis, Aspiration Pneumonia, Bacteremia, Bacterial Vaginosis, STD Prophylaxis, Balantidium coli, Bone infection, Clostridioides difficile Infection, Deep Neck... View more	Related suggestions Bacterial Vaginosis Metronidazole Clindamycin MetroGel-Vaginal Metronidazole topical Cleocin Clindamycin topical Dientamoeba fragilis Metronidazole Flagyl Paromomycin Flagyl 375 Flagyl IV Likmez Nongonococcal Urethritis Azithromycin Doxycycline Levofloxacin Erythromycin Zithromax Metronidazole Balantidium coli Metronidazole Flagyl Flagyl 375 Flagyl IV Likmez
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Ratings & Reviews
Flagyl ER has an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from a total of 8 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 25% reported a negative effect.	Be the first to share your experience with this drug.
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Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified.
View all Flagyl ER side effects	View all Metryl side effects
Drug Class
Amebicides Miscellaneous antibiotics	Amebicides Miscellaneous antibiotics
Generic Availability
Lower cost generic approved	Lower cost generic approved
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance
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Dosage Forms
Oral tablet, extended release	N/A
Brand Names
Other metronidazole brands include: Flagyl, Flagyl 375, Flagyl IV, Likmez, Metro, Metro IV	Other metronidazole brands include: Flagyl, Flagyl 375, Flagyl IV, Likmez, Metro, Metro IV
Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.
20 hours	20 hours
CSA Schedule ¹ View glossary of CSA terms
N Not a controlled drug Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.	N Not a controlled drug Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
Pregnancy Category
B Category B No proven risk in humans See the full pregnancy warnings document.	B Category B No proven risk in humans See the full pregnancy warnings document.
Drug Interactions
A total of 388 drugs are known to interact with Flagyl ER: 13 major drug interactions (36 brand and generic names) 370 moderate drug interactions (1209 brand and generic names) 5 minor drug interactions (20 brand and generic names)	A total of 388 drugs are known to interact with Metryl: 13 major drug interactions (36 brand and generic names) 370 moderate drug interactions (1209 brand and generic names) 5 minor drug interactions (20 brand and generic names)
Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
Consumption of alcoholic beverages or products containing alcohol or propylene glycol during... View more	Consumption of alcoholic beverages or products containing alcohol or propylene glycol during... View more
Disease Interactions
Colitis Blood dyscrasias Neurologic toxicity Dialysis Liver disease Sodium Alcoholism	Colitis Blood dyscrasias Neurologic toxicity Dialysis Liver disease Sodium Alcoholism
First Approval Date
N/A	N/A
WADA Class View classifications
N/A	N/A
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Side effects Drug interactions Dosage Pregnancy warnings Breastfeeding warnings Drug images	Side effects Drug interactions Dosage Pregnancy warnings Breastfeeding warnings
Patient Resources
Flagyl ER uses Advanced reading	N/A
Professional Resources
Prescribing information	N/A
Related Treatment Guide
Bacterial Vaginosis STD Prophylaxis Balantidium coli Dientamoeba fragilis Nongonococcal Urethritis	Bacterial Infection Amebiasis Aspiration Pneumonia Bacteremia Bacterial Vaginosis STD Prophylaxis Balantidium coli Bone infection Clostridioides difficile Infection Deep Neck Infection Dental Abscess Dientamoeba fragilis Diverticulitis Dracunculiasis Endocarditis Giardiasis Helicobacter Pylori Infection Intraabdominal Infection Joint Infection Meningitis Nongonococcal Urethritis Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Peritonitis Pneumonia Pseudomembranous Colitis Skin or Soft Tissue Infection Surgical Prophylaxis Trichomoniasis show all

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Comparing Flagyl ER vs Metryl

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