Metronidazole is an antibiotic. It is used to treat postsurgical vaginal cuff infection, bone and joint infections and mouth infections (together with inflamed gums and dental abscesses). It's also used to treat infected insect bites, skin ulcers, bed sores and wounds, and to treat and prevent bacterial and parasitic infections.

Metronidazole is an antibiotic that is used to treat a wide variety of infections. It works by stopping the growth of certain bacteria and parasites.

Metronidazole gels & creams can be used to treat a skin condition called rosacea. Rosacea is a skin condition that affects part of your face. Symptoms of rosacea include flushin, redness and small lumpy red spot.