FLAGYL-400 1*15

1. **Treatment of Bacterial Infections**: Flagyl is effective against various bacterial infections caused by susceptible strains of bacteria. These infections may include infections of the abdomen, digestive system, skin and soft tissues, bones and joints, and respiratory tract infections.

2. **Treatment of Protozoal Infections**: Flagyl is also effective against certain protozoal infections, such as trichomoniasis (a sexually transmitted infection caused by the parasite Trichomonas vaginalis), giardiasis (an intestinal infection caused by the parasite Giardia lamblia), and amoebiasis (an intestinal infection caused by the parasite Entamoeba histolytica).

3. **Anaerobic Bacterial Infections**: Flagyl is particularly effective against anaerobic bacteria, which are bacteria that thrive in environments without oxygen. It is commonly used to treat anaerobic infections, such as intra-abdominal infections, bacterial vaginosis, and dental infections.

4. **Dental Infections**: Flagyl may be prescribed for the treatment of dental infections, such as periodontitis (gum disease) and dental abscesses.

5. **Surgical Prophylaxis**: Flagyl is sometimes used as a prophylactic antibiotic to prevent infections before certain surgical procedures, particularly in surgeries involving the gastrointestinal tract or gynecological surgeries.

6. **Helicobacter pylori Eradication**: Flagyl is part of the treatment regimen for eradicating Helicobacter pylori, a bacterium associated with peptic ulcers and gastritis.

7. **Inflammatory Bowel Disease**: In some cases, Flagyl may be used as an adjunctive treatment for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), such
as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, to control symptoms and reduce inflammation