Metronidazole Capsules and Tegrin Medicated

• Generic Name: metronidazole
• Dosage Forms: capsule
• Other Brand Names: Flagyl, MetroGel, FIRST Metronidazole, Flagyl 375

Metronidazole is an antibiotic that fights bacteria.

Metronidazole is used to treat bacterial infections of the vagina, stomach or intestines, liver, skin, joints, brain, heart, and respiratory tract. Metrogel (topical metronidazole) is also used to treat rosacea, a skin condition. Vaginal metronidazole gel is also used to treat bacterial infections of the vagina.

Metronidazole will not treat a vaginal yeast infection.

• Generic Name: coal tar topical
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Balnetar, Denorex Extra Strength, DHS Tar Shampoo, Elta Tar, Ionil T, MG217 Medicated Tar, Neutrogena T/Gel, Oxipor VHC, Psoriasin, Scytera, Tarsum, Tegrin Medicated, Theraplex T, Novaflor, Acidophilus Extra Strength, Floranex, Flora-Q 2, RisaQuad 2, Acidophilus Probiotic Blend

Coal tar is a by-product of coal processing.

Tegrin Medicated (for the skin) is used to treat the skin symptoms of psoriasis, including dryness, redness, flaking, scaling, and itching. Coal tar is not a cure for psoriasis, and it will provide only temporary relief of skin symptoms.

Coal tar may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.