Metronidazole (Flagyl) is used to treat bacterial infections of the reproductive system, gastrointestinal tract, skin, heart, bone, joint, lung, blood, and nervous system in addition to sexually transmitted diseases and bacterial vaginosis.

Founded in 1907, Alembic Pharmaceuticals distributes about 35 generics drugs in the U.S. It is a subsidiary of Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd., the oldest pharmaceutical company in India. Alembic has 6 manufacturing sites in India.