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What Is Metronidazole Prescribed For?

I have recurring boils. After consultation, I started with coamoxiclav and clindamycin for boils. But i have nausea due to clindamycin. My doctor said to stop clindamycin and take metronidazole 500 mg 3x a day instead. Just wondering why he switched me to metronidazole?
Wed, 23 May 2018
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Metronidazole is an antibiotic. It can be used as an alternative to Clindamycin in patients having problem with Clindamycin.

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What Is Metronidazole Prescribed For?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Metronidazole is an antibiotic. It can be used as an alternative to Clindamycin in patients having problem with Clindamycin. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.