Metronidazole (Generic Flagyl®)

Metronidazole is an antibiotic medication that is used to treat bacterial vaginosis. This medication is also known as Flagyl®. It is available as an oral medication or a topical treatment.

Metronidazole works by killing the bacteria that causes bacterial vaginosis, effectively preventing its growth and treating the infection.

Request a prescription for metronidazole by completing an online health consultation to share important information about your symptoms, health history, and any medications you take. If you are an existing Nurx patient, you will log into your account to submit your request. A licensed medical provider will review your health information and prescribe metronidazole for you, if medically appropriate.

Your Nurx medical provider will send the prescription to a local pharmacy of your choice for pickup. You will pay for the medication at the pharmacy, either with insurance or out-of-pocket. If you have any questions about the price of the medication or copay, please contact the pharmacy. You’ll have on-demand access to message your Nurx medical provider with any questions for a full week.

Your online consultation with a Nurx medical provider for a metronidazole prescription costs $65, which you pay when you submit your request for care. This is not covered by insurance. The price of your medical consultation covers a medical provider licensed in your state evaluating your symptoms and health history and writing a prescription (if medically appropriate). It also includes one week of unlimited messaging with a medical provider about your bacterial vaginosis symptoms and treatment.

If medication is prescribed, your Nurx medical provider will send the prescription to a pharmacy of your choice for pick-up. You will pay for the medication at the pharmacy and the price will depend on the pharmacy and whether you pay with insurance or out-of-pocket.

You should disclose your health history with your medical provider before taking metronidazole. This medicine may not be a good fit for certain individuals. Please inform your medical provider if you have had an allergic reaction to metronidazole or other antibiotic medications in the past, or have heart disease, kidney or liver problems. You should avoid drinking alcohol while you are taking metronidazole.

As with most medications, metronidazole may cause side effects. Common side effects include headache, dizziness, upset stomach, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, metallic taste in your mouth, and constipation. More serious side effects can include unsteadiness, seizures, and severe headache. If you experience any serious side effects after taking metronidazole, please seek in-person medical care.

If you would like to learn more about metronidazole 500mg oral tablets, please see the full prescribing information here. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit MedWatch: https://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/default.htm or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

Metronidazole may interact with other drugs, so it’s important to tell your medical provider if you are currently taking any other prescription medications or supplements. Additionally, be sure to let your healthcare provider know of any over-the-counter medications you are taking before you begin treatment with metronidazole.

Typically, patients will experience symptom relief within a few days of starting treatment. It is important to complete the full course of treatment even if your symptoms improve before you’ve used all of the medication. If you continue to experience symptoms, or if your symptoms worsen, please seek in-person medical care.

Metronidazole is generally considered safe to use while pregnant.

While metronidazole is generally considered a safe medication, it may not be a good fit for certain individuals. Please inform your medical provider if you have had an allergic reaction to metronidazole or other antibiotic medications in the past, or have heart disease, kidney or liver problems.

If you would like to learn more about metronidazole 500mg oral tablets, please see the full prescribing information here. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit MedWatch: https://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/default.htm or call 1-800-FDA-1088.