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A 16-year-old female asked about a 20-year-old female:

Can i take ( flagyl metronidazole 500mg /oral use ) , while i'm on my period?

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Dr. Robert Kwok
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No worries: Having one's period does not create a problem with oral Flagyl antibiotic. Likewise, taking oral Flagyl antibiotic doesn't create a problem with one's menstrual period.
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