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Comparing Metronidazole vs Remicade

Metronidazole

Remicade

infliximab

Metronidazole is an antibiotic that is particularly effective at treating infections caused by susceptible anaerobic bacteria and parasites. Avoid alcohol while taking metronidazole and for three... more

Prescribed for Ankylosing Spondylitis, Crohn's Disease, Crohn's Disease - Maintenance, Crohn's Disease - Acute, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Plaque Psoriasis, Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis,... more

Prescription only

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

Recent helpful reviews
6.7
1440 Reviews

For Bacterial Vaginitis Hi ladies! So I had BV and went to doctors to get prescription. The doctor prescribed ONE dose of 2000MG ( 4 pills of 500MG) and take it all at once!!! After day two my symptoms are GONE!!! Maybe the doctor should prescribe one dosage for BV as it's very effective!!!!!!!! Consider it

7
Brittmusta

For Bacterial Vaginitis I have taken this medication once before years ago and it was fine. Taking it again now and literally feel like death. It's horrible. I called in sick to work today and most likely will again tomorrow. The first 2 days were fine but after that it's been unbearable. I have diarrhea constantly and it's straight liquid. I puked this morning and been nauseous all day/night, loss of appetite and unbearable stomach pain. I came on this website to see other people's experiences as I was about to go to the emergency cuz this is just ridiculous. Now I know my symptoms are the same as others so I'll just hold off and finish my medication. 3 Days To Go for me and I can't wait to get off of medication. I hope I never have to take this again. Although the the discharge and odor are gone so I know it's doing its work but we just have to suffer through it to get better I guess. Stay strong ladies we can do this.

7
Sara
7.8
131 Reviews

For Ulcerative Colitis I was diagnosed wit Ulcerative Colitis 3 years ago after being on several different meds for it. My doc and I decided to try Remicade.. it works fine I think but the side effect for me was diarrhea. Plus the cost I just couldn't afford it any longer. I am back on Asacol.

7
tkgocats

For Ulcerative Colitis When my daughter was 13, she had a sudden and severe onset of UC. She was hospitalized for 2 weeks (had constant pain, couldn't eat, and was going to the bathroom 15-20x/ day). She was given IV steroids/medications with no improvement of symptoms. The day after receiving remicade, her pain was gone and she wanted to eat. She went into complete remission and has had no symptoms for the last 4 years. She does remicade infusions every 10 weeks. It has been her wonder drug! But my other dtr was diagnosed with crohns a year later at 11. Her onset was slower and she was put on various medications first. Remicade worked for her for several months but then became less effective even with increasing dose and frequency so she was switched to humi

8
Eaimom

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Drug Class

Side Effects

See the full metronidazole side effects document.

Common side effects include: abdominal pain, back pain, chest pain, and nausea.

See the full Remicade side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 1 tablet
Dosage 500 mg
Per Unit* $8.26 - $8.44
Cost* $8.26 - $8.44
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Quantity 10 powder for injection
Dosage 100 mg
Per Unit* $1,220.01
Cost* $12,200.07
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Generic Availability

Yes (this medicine)

No

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Intravenous solution
  • Oral capsule
  • Oral tablet
  • Intravenous powder for injection

Brand Names
Flagyl, Flagyl 375, Flagyl ER, Flagyl IV, Metro, Metro IV, Metryl, and Protostat Other infliximab brands include: Inflectra, Ixifi, and Renflexis

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

228 hours

CSA Schedule**

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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.

FDA Alerts

FDA Alerts (3)

FDA Alerts (6)

Drug Interactions

A total of 383 drugs are known to interact with metronidazole:

  • 8 major drug interactions (23 brand and generic names)
  • 179 moderate drug interactions (848 brand and generic names)
  • 196 minor drug interactions (628 brand and generic names)

A total of 506 drugs are known to interact with Remicade:

  • 219 major drug interactions (642 brand and generic names)
  • 272 moderate drug interactions (1501 brand and generic names)
  • 15 minor drug interactions (73 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • Consumption of alcoholic beverages or products containing alcohol or propylene glycol during... more

No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist.

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

July 18, 1963

August 24, 1998

WADA Class

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N/A

N/A

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