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Uses of This Medicine. Metronidazole is used to treat bacterial infections in different areas of the body. The extended-release tablets are used to treat women with vaginal infections (bacterial vaginosis). Metronidazole belongs to the class of medicines known as antibiotics.It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth.he extended-release tablets are used to treat women with vaginal infections (bacterial vaginosis). Metronidazole belongs to the class of medicines known as antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth.
Metronidazole is rapidly and almost completely absorbed on administration of Flagyl tablets; peak plasma concentrations occur after 20 min to 3 hours. The half-life of metronidazole is 8.5 Â± 2.9 hours. Metronidazole can be used in chronic renal failure; it is rapidly removed from the plasma by dialysis.