Primary Applications & Indications:
Human Medicine:
Anaerobic Bacterial Infections: Intra-abdominal infections, pelvic inflammatory disease, bacterial vaginosis, brain abscess, endocarditis.
Protozoal Infections: Amebiasis (intestinal and extraintestinal), giardiasis, trichomoniasis.
Helicobacter pylori Eradication: Part of combination therapy (with clarithromycin and a proton pump inhibitor).
Surgical Prophylaxis: Against anaerobic flora in colorectal surgery.
Topical Use: Rosacea, acne, and wound infections (as gel/cream).
Veterinary Medicine:
Anaerobic Infections: In dogs, cats, and poultry.
Protozoal Diseases: Giardiasis, histomoniasis (in poultry).
Dental Infections: Periodontal disease in dogs and cats.