Loxagyl
A Metronidazole brand by May & Baker — tablet and suspension, made in Nigeria.
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NAFDAC registration
Our October 2026 copy of the NAFDAC Greenbook lists 3 Loxagyl registrations — one per strength or presentation. Check the number on your pack against its own line:
- 200 mgActive
- 200 mg/5 mL“Inactive”
- 400 mg“Inactive”
Listings can lag renewals — confirm the current status on the official Greenbook before buying.
Loxagyl price in Nigeria
2 listings of Loxagyl at HealthPlus ranged from ₦2,590 to ₦2,700 (median ₦2,645) as of October 2026.
- Loxagyl (Metronidazole) 400mg Tablets Blister(HealthPlus)₦2,590
- Loxagyl Metronidazole 200mg Tablets Blister(HealthPlus)₦2,700
Sampled from licensed Nigerian online pharmacies — 2 listings of Loxagyl, indicative only. Track month-by-month movement on the Medicine Price Index.
Where Loxagyl is stocked
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Loxagyl at a glance
- Generic name
- Metronidazole
- Manufacturer
- May & Baker
- Comes as
- Tablet200 mg· 17 makers400 mg· 12 makers
- Suspension200 mg/5 mL· 15 makers
- Made in
- Nigeria
- NAFDAC reg. no.
- 3 registrations
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: October 2026). Listings can lag renewals — always confirm current status on the official Greenbook before acting on it. Content updated October 2026.