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Is Flagyl an Antifungal?

Published in Medication Types 1 min read

No, Flagyl is not an antifungal. Flagyl is a brand name for metronidazole, which is an antibiotic.

The provided reference clarifies this distinction:

  • Metronidazole (Flagyl, Flagyl ER, Metrogel, Noritate) is an antibiotic.
  • Miconazole (Monistat, M-Zole, Micatin) is an antifungal.

Therefore, while they both treat infections, they target different types of organisms. Metronidazole targets bacteria and certain parasites, while miconazole targets fungi.

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