PILL WITH U 227 DOSAGE

So, you’re looking at a white, oblong tablet stamped with “U 227.” That’s metronidazole, specifically the 500 mg dose. It’s a workhorse antibiotic, but not your run-of-the-mill penicillin. We use it to knock out some very specific, stubborn bacterial and parasitic infections.

Here is the rundown on exactly what it is and what you need to keep in mind while taking it.