Both Flagyl and Antinal are used to treat bacterial and parasitic infections in the gastrointestinal tract. However, they differ in the active ingredients they contain, the types of infections they treat, and their mechanism of action. Understanding these differences helps determine the most appropriate medication for a specific condition.
Flagyl Tablet Ingredients
Flagyl tablets contain the active ingredient metronidazole. Metronidazole is an antibiotic and antiprotozoal (antiparasitic). It works by inhibiting DNA synthesis in susceptible bacterial cells and parasites, leading to their death. It is effective against a wide range of anaerobic bacteria and protozoa, such as amoebas, giardia, and trichomonas.
Antinal Capsule Ingredients
Antinal capsules contain the active ingredient nifuroxazide. Nifuroxazide is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that works primarily in the intestine. It is believed to inhibit protein synthesis in bacteria, leading to their death or inhibition of their growth. It is primarily used to treat diarrhea caused by bacterial infections of the gastrointestinal tract.
Flagyl Tablets Information
Drug Class: Antibiotics and Antiprotozoals
Drug Classification: Nitroimidazole Derivatives
Pharmaceutical Form: Tablets
Pharmaceutical Family: Gastrointestinal Drugs, Anti-Infectives
Active Ingredient: Metronidazole
Information about Antinal Capsules
Drug Class: Intestinal Antibiotics
Drug Classification: Nitrofuran Derivatives
Pharmaceutical Form: Capsules
Pharmaceutical Family: Gastrointestinal Drugs, Anti-Infectives
Active Ingredient: Nifoxazide