Flagyl 375 Capsules and Zegerid OTC

• Generic Name: metronidazole
• Dosage Forms: capsule
• Other Brand Names:

  FIRST Metronidazole, Flagyl, Flagyl 375, MetroGel

Flagyl 375 is an antibiotic that is used to treat bacterial infections of the vagina, stomach, liver, skin, joints, brain, and respiratory tract. This medicine will not treat a vaginal yeast infection.

Flagyl 375 may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: omeprazole / sodium bicarbonate
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Zegerid, Zegerid OTC

Zegerid OTC contains a combination of omeprazole and sodium bicarbonate. Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor that decreases the amount of acid your stomach produces. Sodium bicarbonate is an antacid that raises the pH in your stomach to keep the omeprazole from breaking down in stomach acid.

Zegerid OTC is used to treat frequent heartburn that occurs on 2 or more days a week. It not intended for the immediate relief of heartburn.

It may take 1 to 4 days for Zegerid OTC to have full effect.