{"id":635516,"date":"2026-03-05T14:14:46","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T19:14:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=635516"},"modified":"2026-03-05T14:14:46","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T19:14:46","slug":"flagyl-generic-name","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/flagyl-generic-name\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the generic for Flagyl?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flagyl<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/metronidazole\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">metronidazole<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) serves as powerful ammunition in the battle against bacterial and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">parasitic infections<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It can treat a host of infections, including <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gastrointestinal<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, respiratory, dental, and gynecological ones, making it an effective treatment for various common illnesses. Anyone looking to save money on their <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flagyl<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> prescription may be relieved to learn that it <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">has<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> a generic alternative, but there are some details to consider before committing to treatment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"does-flagyl-have-a-generic\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flagyl<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have a generic?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">generic name<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flagyl<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">metronidazole<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and multiple manufacturers have received FDA approval for generic versions. In fact, brand-name Flagyl is no longer manufactured. Brand Likmez is an oral liquid metronidazole preparation. The generic versions come in<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/compound\/Metronidazole\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a few different forms<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including topical creams or lotions, oral capsules or tablets, and injectable solutions. And while none of this drug\u2019s forms can treat <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">viral infections<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, different versions are used to treat a variety of different<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/labeling.pfizer.com\/showlabeling.aspx?id=570\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bacterial and parasitic infections<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abdominal infections<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vaginal infections<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (i.e., <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bacterial vaginosis<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skin infections<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Central nervous system infections<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Respiratory infections<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bone and joint infections<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blood infections<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heart infections<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trichomoniasis<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amebiasis<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Giardiasis<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bacterial <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">meningitis<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People often want generic <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flagyl<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the same reason they want other generic drugs: the price. Generic drugs can cost<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/drugs\/frequently-asked-questions-popular-topics\/generic-drugs-questions-answers\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">up to 85% less than their <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brand-name<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> counterparts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which can amount to significant savings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Much of this price difference comes down to the drug\u2019s development process. Pharmaceutical manufacturers have to invest significant time and money in demonstrating a branded drug\u2019s safety and efficacy, which requires clinical trials and other research. Altogether, this process can cost over $1 billion, according to<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/jamanetwork.com\/journals\/jamanetworkopen\/fullarticle\/2820562\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a 2024 study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and to recoup these costs, manufacturers will often charge higher prices. Generic drugs have a much shorter launch runway, since the drug\u2019s safety has already been proven, so manufacturers can charge less.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<div id=\"coupon-cta\" class=\"coupon-cta master-template\">\n\t\t\t<p id=\"headline\">Save up to 80% on Metronidazole with SingleCare<\/p>\n\t\t\t<p id=\"subheadline\">Different pharmacies offer different prices for the same medication. 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A common misconception about generics is that they\u2019re always lower quality than <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brand-name<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> drugs\u2014but in reality, they\u2019re usually just as effective.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, generic drugs are equivalent to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brand-name<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ones, but it\u2019s important to define what that \u201cequivalence\u201d actually means, since there are multiple definitions. For example,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/animal-veterinary\/abbreviated-new-animal-drug-applications\/bioequivalence\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bioequivalent drugs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are ones that will absorb into the bloodstream at the same rate when administered at the same dose under similar conditions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By comparison, \u201ca medication is labeled as therapeutic equivalent if both drugs contain the same active ingredient, same <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dosage form<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and have the same strength, and same route of administration as one another,\u201d says Ketchum University\u2019s<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ketchum.edu\/directory\/miriam-morkos\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Miriam B. Morkos<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Pharm.D., BCMTMS, AAHIVP.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FDA<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">-approved generic drugs are typically therapeutically equivalent to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brand-name<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ones. Aside from the price, the biggest differences are typically the inactive ingredients\u2014like dyes, fillers, and other things that might change the drug\u2019s appearance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These ingredients won\u2019t affect most people. However, \u201cfactors like size, shape, hardness, or coating can impact how quickly your body processes it,\u201d says <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/gregg-feinerman-m-d-f-a-c-s-73a2a920\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Gregg Feinerman, MD<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, FACS, owner and medical director of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/feinermanvision.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feinerman Vision<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \u201cSome patients may experience differences in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or onset of relief based on these factors. Others just have a harder time swallowing large, generic pellets. I\u2019ve seen patients who take medication on an empty stomach (or with just a sip of water) do better with the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brand name<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> because it\u2019s coated smoother, or uses a different binder.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"the-rigorous-process-of-generic-drug-approval\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The rigorous process of generic drug approval<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bringing a new drug to market, whether it\u2019s branded or generic, is a pretty long and difficult road. But that road is shorter for generic drugs, since their <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brand-name<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> counterparts have already undergone all the research and clinical trials.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead, the generic manufacturer needs to submit an<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/drugs\/types-applications\/abbreviated-new-drug-application-anda\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FDA<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for approval. Since the branded version has already been approved, this application only needs to prove that the generic is equivalent to it. This includes<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/drugs\/generic-drugs\/what-approval-process-generic-drugs\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">demonstrating that<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The generic is pharmaceutically equivalent to its brand.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The manufacturer can make the drug correctly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The manufacturer will make the drug consistently.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It has the same active ingredient as the brand.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The generic disperses the active ingredient in the correct amounts to the right place in the body.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The generic\u2019s inactive ingredients are safe.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The generic won&#8217;t break down over time.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The generic has appropriate packaging for shipping and sales.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The label is the same as the brand\u2019s.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The brand\u2019s relevant patents have expired.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most of these ten requirements are for patients\u2019 safety, since they help demonstrate the generic\u2019s efficacy. Essentially, this gauntlet of approvals is designed to ensure that patients taking the generic will have the same experience as those taking the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brand-name<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> version. That said, it\u2019s up to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare providers<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and pharmacists to determine whether a certain generic will work for their patient\u2019s specific situation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-active-ingredient-in-flagyl\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the active ingredient in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flagyl<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u200b\u200b<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flagyl<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019s active ingredient is <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">metronidazole<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which belongs to a class of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">antimicrobial<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> drugs called <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nitroimidazoles<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK539728\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">works by impairing <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">anaerobic bacteria<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and protozoan cells from the inside. It diffuses through the cell membranes, and when the cell breaks it down, it becomes a free radical. In this state, it damages the cell\u2019s DNA, inhibits protein synthesis, and eventually kills the cell.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This process is typically fairly quick, and people taking <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flagyl<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (or generic <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">metronidazole<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) may see a decrease in symptoms within just a couple of days, depending on the type and severity of the infection.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"key-differences-between-brand-name-flagyl-and-generic-metronidazole\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key differences between <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brand-name<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flagyl<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and generic <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">metronidazole<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brand and generic metronidazole are very similar, and \u201cnine out of ten times, it does not matter if you use brand or generic,\u201d Dr. Feinerman says. \u201cPatients have told me they feel different after switching, but more often than not, it\u2019s either GI distress, headaches, or a general feeling of being unwell. If that\u2019s the case, look at the excipients. Perhaps there\u2019s a filler, dye, or coating that\u2019s unique to one company\u2019s pills versus another.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Per Morkos, \u201cin the case of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">metronidazole<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the bioavailability and the efficacy remain the same when treating infections that require anaerobic coverage, such as those seen in intra-abdominal infections, or sexually transmitted infections like <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">trichomoniasis<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">She says generic <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">metronidazole<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is usually the go-to option. \u201cIt\u2019s cheaper than the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brand name<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, has the same efficacy and safety profile, and is available in IV and oral options. The only time that I would recommend the brand <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flagyl<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is if there is a shortage of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">metronidazole<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or if the patient has a preference.\u201d From a safety standpoint, a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/metronidazole-interactions\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">serious interaction with alcohol<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is just as much of a concern with the generic drug.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"alternatives-to-brand-name-flagyl\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alternatives to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brand-name<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flagyl<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Antibiotics aren\u2019t new to the prescription drug landscape, so there are plenty on the market, including some that make solid alternatives to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flagyl<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flagyl ER<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Some of the most common substitutes include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tindamax (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/tinidazole\"><b>tinidazole<\/b><\/a><b>): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is another <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nitroimidazole<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> antibiotic, and while it has a longer half-life than <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">metronidazole<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it doesn\u2019t have quite as many different uses.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/solosec\"><b>Solosec<\/b><\/a><b> (secnidazole): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">metronidazole<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> requires multiple days of treatment, Solosec is a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">single-dose<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> antibiotic, used primarily for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bacterial vaginosis<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (BV) and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">trichomoniasis<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cleocin (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/clindamycin-hcl\"><b>clindamycin<\/b><\/a><b>): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a lincosamide antibiotic that\u2019s used more often for upper body infections, while <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">metronidazole<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is preferred for infections under the diaphragm. Clindamycin works better against the bacteria behind strep throat and staph infections, but it doesn\u2019t work on parasites like <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">metronidazole<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> does.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/vancocin\"><b>Vancocin<\/b><\/a><b> (vancomycin): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oral vancomycin is typically prescribed to treat Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) infections and enterocolitis.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Alinia (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/nitazoxanide\"><b>nitazoxanide<\/b><\/a><b>): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This antibiotic is primarily used for protozoan infections, and sometimes giardiasis, so it\u2019s typically not an option for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bacterial infections<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is only a partial list of all<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/metronidazole-alternatives\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flagyl<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> alternatives<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, so there might be other options that better suit your specific infection. However, \u201cselecting an appropriate substitute is more complex than it may initially seem,\u201d Morkos says. \u201cChoosing the best agent requires consideration of multiple factors, including the site of infection to ensure adequate drug penetration and concentration, disease severity, the patient\u2019s clinical stability, and the overall clinical setting.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"what-about-over-the-counter-and-at-home-treatments\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What about <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">over-the-counter<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and at-home treatments?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For infections that require antibiotics, there are no effective OTC substitutes. Plus, certain <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">supplements<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or herbal treatments might increase the risk of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">drug interactions<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That said, some home remedies might work well along with the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">use of metronidazole<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or a similar prescription antibiotic. Probiotics, for example, help replenish helpful <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gastrointestinal<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> flora. This is especially important when taking antibiotics, since they can disrupt this flora as a measure against infection, potentially causing antibiotic-associated diarrhea.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3601687\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies have demonstrated<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that taking probiotics throughout the course of antibiotic treatment can help prevent <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gastrointestinal<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certain foods have also shown <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">antimicrobial<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> properties, and although they aren\u2019t replacements for prescription antibiotics, they can be helpful in a supplemental role. For instance, honey (particularly Manuka honey) has<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S1319562X20304952\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> shown antibacterial properties<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, although that\u2019s typically just for skin issues. Studies on garlic have<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC8375933\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">demonstrated antibacterial effects<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, too, as has<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/1420-3049\/25\/17\/3955\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">research on ginger<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. While including these foods in your diet won\u2019t eliminate your infection, they probably won\u2019t hurt either.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always consult a healthcare professional before taking <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">supplements<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, since some of them may interfere with certain drugs or cause <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">adverse effects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"expert-takeaway\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expert takeaway<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWith the manufacturing of brand-name Flagyl being discontinued in the U.S., generic metronidazole is a primary treatment option for anaerobic bacterial and certain protozoan infections,\u201d explains Chad Shaffer, MD, member of the SingleCare medical board, \u201cand I explain to patients that, along with the generic\u2019s equal efficacy, the warning to strictly avoid alcohol while taking it still applies.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Flagyl (metronidazole) serves as powerful ammunition in the battle against bacterial and parasitic infections. 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