All the pharmacists I have talked with about this recommend the Flagyl gel. PO meds in wound beds are off use, right? But if you do use it, what dosage and how often?
Especially important to note that you must wear a P3 respirator mask when crushing Flagyl, lung damage has been reported hence the loss in popularity. Flagyl 500mg with every wound dressing change and prn. Usually once or twice a day is a good frequency, depending on the exudate, which often subsides with Flagyl use. But you are right that using a PO med is going off label, and so Metrogel (which contains metronidazole) has been suggested. Maybe it has worked for some, but I find that the crushed tablets are more effective. Metrogel also contributes moisture to the wound and so is not appropriate for a wound with a lot of drainage. How to get around that dilemma?
Especially important to note that you must wear a P3 respirator mask when crushing Flagyl, lung damage has been reported hence the loss in popularity. Flagyl 500mg with every wound dressing change and prn. Usually once or twice a day is a good frequency, depending on the exudate, which often subsides with Flagyl use. But you are right that using a PO med is going off label, and so Metrogel (which contains metronidazole) has been suggested. Maybe it has worked for some, but I find that the crushed tablets are more effective. Metrogel also contributes moisture to the wound and so is not appropriate for a wound with a lot of drainage. How to get around that dilemma?