Are fluconazole and flagyl the same?

Metronidazole is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial vaginosis and trichomonas

vaginal infections

, and fluconazole is an antifungal used to treat vaginal fungal infections caused by Candida. Brand names for metronidazole include Flagyl and Flagyl ER and a brand name for fluconazole is Diflucan.

What antibiotic is the same as Flagyl?

Flagyl (metronidazole) and Cipro (ciprofloxacin) are both types of antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections.

CAN Flagyl treat yeast infection?

Flagyl is used to treat bacterial vaginosis and Monistat is used to treat vaginal candida (yeast) infections. Flagyl, Flagyl ER, and Flagyl Injection are also used to treat trichomonas, amebiasis, and anaerobic bacterial infections. Flagyl and Monistat belong to different drug classes.

Does Flagyl make yeast infection worse?

Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using metronidazole vaginal. Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve, or if they get worse. Metronidazole vaginal will not treat a vaginal yeast infection. You may even develop a new vaginal yeast infection after using this medicine.

What is another name for fluconazole?

It works by stopping the growth of common types of vaginal yeast (fungus). This medication belongs to a class of drugs called azole antifungals. Fluconazole is available under the following different brand names: Diflucan.

What can you take instead of Flagyl?

For the treatment of trichomoniasis, alternatives include furazolidone, clotrimazole, nonoxynol-9 or paromomycin. Alternatives for bacterial vaginosis include clindamycin topically or systemically. For giardiasis, alternative options include paromomycin, nitazoxanide or the antihelminthic benzimidazoles.

What should I avoid while taking Flagyl?

What should I avoid while taking metronidazole? Do not drink alcohol or consume food or medicines that contain propylene glycol while you are taking metronidazole. You may have unpleasant side effects such as headaches, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and flushing (warmth, redness, or tingly feeling).

Is BV worse than a yeast infection?

What type of infection does flagyl treat?

Is there an over-the-counter form of metronidazole?

Metronidazole is a prescription medication in the United States. Because of this, metronidazole OTC (over-the-counter) is not available from pharmacies and one cannot just buy metronidazole online.

Can I take probiotics with Flagyl?

Using metroNIDAZOLE together with lactobacillus acidophilus may decrease the effects of lactobacillus acidophilus when these medications are taken at the same time. To prevent or minimize the interaction, lactobacillus acidophilus should be administered at least 1 to 2 hours before or after metroNIDAZOLE.

How can I avoid a yeast infection while taking metronidazole?

Why do vets prescribe metronidazole?

Veterinarians use metronidazole as an off-label medication since it is not FDA-approved for dogs. Metronidazole is commonly prescribed to treat infections that cause diarrhea. It is also sometimes used to treat dental infections and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

Is one fluconazole pill enough?

One single oral dose is usually sufficient to treat vaginal candidiasis. Can be given as a single daily dose. The absorption of fluconazole is not affected by food.

What is the safest oral antifungal?

Fluconazole, and itraconazole are the preferred oral agents. Various dosing regimens have been used. Fluconazole has been offered as a single 150- to 300-mg weekly dose for 2-4 weeks and is the safest oral agent.

Can I take fluconazole every day?

You usually take fluconazole for a short time to clear an infection. If you have a serious infection, you may need to take fluconazole long term. It is safe to take for a long time if your doctor has advised you to. If you take fluconazole long term, your doctor may ask you to have regular blood tests.