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Metronidazole Indications & Clinical Uses

Evidence-based guide for pediatric prescribing

Metronidazole offers targeted anaerobic and protozoal coverage across several organ systems.

Primary FDA-Approved Indications

It is guideline-supported for giardiasis, bacterial vaginosis, trichomoniasis, and adjunctive therapy in anaerobic abscesses and C. difficile infection.

Giardiasis

FDA Approved
ChildrenRandomized trials

Evidence Sources

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Bacterial vaginosis

FDA Approved
AdolescentsCDC STI guideline

Evidence Sources

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Anaerobic intra-abdominal infection

FDA Approved
ChildrenIDSA guideline

Evidence Sources

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Secondary Clinical Uses

Clostridioides difficile infection

Secondary Use
ChildrenIDSA guideline

Off-Label Uses

Note: Off-label uses may be clinically appropriate based on evidence and expert consensus, but are not FDA-approved for these indications. Always consider the evidence base and document clinical reasoning.

Rosacea (topical)

Off-Label
AdolescentsClinical studies

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