Metronidazole Extended Release and Norco

• Generic Name: metronidazole
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated, extended release
• 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: acetaminophen / hydrocodone
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Hycet, Lorcet, Lortab 10/325, Lortab 5/325, Lortab 75/325, Lortab Elixir, Norco, Verdrocet, Vicodin, Xodol, Anexsia, Dolorex Forte, Liquicet, Lortab, Maxidone, Polygesic, Stagesic, Zamicet, Zydone, Zyfrel

Norco contains a combination of acetaminophen and hydrocodone. Hydrocodone is an opioid pain medication. An opioid is sometimes called a narcotic. Acetaminophen is a less potent pain reliever that increases the effects of hydrocodone.

Norco is used to relieve moderate to moderately severe pain.

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