Flagyl
A Metronidazole brand by Sanofi — tablet, made in Nigeria.
NAFDAC registration
Our August 2026 copy of the NAFDAC Greenbook records the listing Flagyl Suspension (A4-3947) with status “Expired”. Listings can lag renewals — confirm the current status on the official Greenbook before buying.
Flagyl at a glance
- Generic name
- Metronidazole
- Manufacturer
- Sanofi
- Made by (factory)
- May & Baker Nigeria PLC
- Form
- Suspension
- Strength
- 200 mg/5 mL· 16 makers
- Made in
- Nigeria
- NAFDAC reg. no.
- A4-3947
Flagyl price in Nigeria
3 listings of Flagyl at HealthPlus and MedPlus and NettPharmacy ranged from ₦2,450 to ₦7,700 (median ₦3,000) as of September 2026.
- Flagyl Metronidazole 125mg/5ml -100ml(HealthPlus)₦2,450
- Flagyl 125mg(NettPharmacy)₦3,000
- FLAGYL 500MG *20TABS (SANOFI)(MedPlus)₦7,700
By form: syrup/suspension ₦2,450 · tablet/capsule ₦7,700.
Sampled from licensed Nigerian online pharmacies — 3 listings of Flagyl, indicative only. Track month-by-month movement on the Medicine Price Index.
About Metronidazole
Metronidazole, universally known as 'Flagyl' across Nigeria, is one of the most commonly used medications in the country. It is a nitroimidazole antibiotic that works against anaerobic bacteria (bacteria that thrive without oxygen) and protozoa (parasitic organisms). Metronidazole enters the bacterial or parasitic cell, where it is converted into active compounds that damage the organism's DNA, ultimately killing it. This dual action against both bacteria and parasites makes it uniquely versatile, and it is a staple medication in virtually every pharmacy, patent medicine store, and hospital in Nigeria.
Read the full Metronidazole guide — dosage, side effects, warnings, and all registered brands.
Frequently asked questions
Registration details are shown exactly as recorded in the NAFDAC Greenbook (our copy: August 2026). Listings can lag renewals — always confirm current status on the official Greenbook before acting on it. Content updated September 2026.