Metronidazole Extended Release and Nystatin and Triamcinolone Ointment

• 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: nystatin / triamcinolone topical
• Dosage Forms: ointment
• Other Brand Names: Mycolog-II, Mytrex, Mycasone, Myco Biotic II, NTA, Mycogen II, Myco-Triacet II, Tri-Statin II, Nyst-Olone II, Mycomar

Nystatin is an antifungal medicine that fights infections caused by fungus.

Triamcinolone is a steroid. It reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation.

Nystatin and triamcinolone topical (for the skin) is a combination medicine used to treat skin infections caused by fungus or yeast.

Nystatin and triamcinolone topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.