Metronidazole Flagyl ® - Renal Dosing

Usual Dosing (Adults)
500 mg po/IV q6-8h

Renal Dosing
dialysis [CRCL > 10]: no changes.

[<10]:  50% of usual dose at same interval. 
  Alternatively: 500mg q12h.

Hemodialysis
dialysis 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.

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