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Flagyl TM

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional. Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Active ingredients: metronidazole

Brand name

(ARTG)

: FLAGYL metronidazole 500 mg suppositories blister pack

Download the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet

Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

Anaerobic infections: Suppositories Treatment of anaerobic infection in patients for whom oral medication is not possible or is contraindicated. Prevention of anaerobic infection in high risk situations in patients for whom oral medication is not possible or is contraindicated. Metronidazole may be used prophylactically to prevent infection of the surgical site which may have been contaminated or potentially contaminated with anaerobic organisms. Procedures in which this may be assumed to have happened include appendicectomy, colonic surgery, vaginal hysterectomy, abdominal surgery in the presence of anaerobes in the peritoneal cavity and surgery performed in the presence of anaerobic septicaemia. Note. Metronidazole is inactive against aerobic and facultative anaerobic bacteria.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Suppository
  • Rectal
  • Cream coloured, smooth, torpedo shaped solids, which may have a hole in the base

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 25 degrees Celsius
  • Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.

  • 0.5g x 10 suppositories pack

Is this medicine subsidised ?

(PBS)

This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on March, 1 2025. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient metronidazole

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

Reporting side effects

You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.

You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems

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