Loxagyl
A Metronidazole brand by May & Baker — tablet and suspension, made in Nigeria.
NAFDAC registration
Our August 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 at a glance
- Generic name
- Metronidazole
- Manufacturer
- May & Baker
- Comes as
- Tablet200 mg· 18 makers400 mg· 13 makers
- Suspension200 mg/5 mL· 16 makers
- Made in
- Nigeria
- NAFDAC reg. no.
- 3 registrations
Loxagyl price in Nigeria
One listing of Loxagyl at HealthPlus was priced ₦2,700 as of August 2026.
- Loxagyl Metronidazole 200mg Tablets Blister(HealthPlus)₦2,700
Sampled from licensed Nigerian online pharmacies — 1 listing of Loxagyl, 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 August 2026.