Metronidazole is an antibiotic medication used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, including vaginal infections, skin infections, and infections of the digestive tract. It is also used to prevent infections after surgery.
Metronidazole is available in both oral and topical forms. The oral form is taken by mouth, while the topical form is applied directly to the skin. Metronidazole is typically taken for 7-10 days, but the length of treatment may vary depending on the type of infection being treated.