Comparing Flagyl vs Dificid
Flagyl | Dificid |
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Flagyl (metronidazole) | Dificid (fidaxomicin) |
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Prescription only
Flagyl is an antibiotic that is particularly effective at treating infections caused by susceptible anaerobic bacteria and parasites. Avoid alcohol while taking Flagyl and for three days after... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Clostridioides difficile Infection. Dificid may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Clostridioides difficile Infection
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More about Flagyl (metronidazole) | More about Dificid (fidaxomicin) | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Flagyl has an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from a total of 391 ratings on Drugs.com. 48% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 27% reported a negative effect. |
Dificid has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 16 ratings on Drugs.com. 60% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 13% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: Flagyl side effects in more detail. |
See also: Dificid side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Other metronidazole brands include: Flagyl 375, Flagyl IV, Likmez, Metro, Metro IV |
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Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
20 hours |
16.5 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 349 drugs are known to interact with Flagyl:
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A total of 129 drugs are known to interact with Dificid:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | |||||||||
No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date | |||||||||
July 18, 1963 |
May 27, 2011 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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More Information | |||||||||
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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