Metgyl is a prescription antibiotic medication containing 400mg of metronidazole per film-coated tablet. This Malaysian-manufactured product comes in a package of 2x10 tablets (20 tablets total) and is intended for oral use in treating various bacterial and parasitic infections. The tablets are yellow in color and come in blister packs for easy dispensing. The medication is packaged in a white box with pink and blue accents, clearly displaying the Metgyl brand name and dosage strength. As an antibiotic, this medication requires a prescription and should be taken only as directed by a healthcare provider. The active ingredient metronidazole belongs to the nitroimidazole class of antibiotics.