Metronidazole Flagyl ®

Usual Dosing (Adults)

500 mg po/IV q6-8h.

Renal Dosing

[CRCL > 10]: no changes. [<10]:  50% of usual dose at same interval.    Alternatively: 500mg q12h.

Hemodialysis

Hemodialysis: 500mg q8-12h (usually q12h) or (50% of usual dose at same interval).  On dialysis days, schedule dose after dialysis.  Continuous arteriovenous or venovenous hemofiltration: Dose as for normal renal function.