Torgyl
A Metronidazole brand by May & Baker — tablet, made in Nigeria.
NAFDAC registration
We don't have a NAFDAC registration number on record for this brand. Every registered medicine sold in Nigeria carries one on its pack — check the pack and verify the number before buying.
Torgyl at a glance
- Generic name
- Metronidazole
- Manufacturer
- May & Baker
- Form
- Tablet
- Available strengths
- 200mg, 400mg
- Made in
- Nigeria
- NAFDAC reg. no.
- not on our records
Torgyl price in Nigeria
Online pharmacy listings for Metronidazole products ranged from ₦860 to ₦7,700 (median ₦2,575) as of July 2026.
For tablet/capsule products specifically, listings ranged ₦2,700–₦2,700 (median ₦2,700).
Figures cover Metronidazole products across brands and pack sizes, sampled from licensed Nigerian online pharmacies — 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: July 2026). Listings can lag renewals — always confirm current status on the official Greenbook before acting on it. Content updated July 2026.