Pill identification — FDA label match
U 226 Pill — Metronidazole 250 mg (White, Round)
A white round tablet with the imprint U 226 matches the FDA label for Metronidazole 250 mg. Compare every detail below with your pill, and confirm with a pharmacist before relying on it.
| Imprint | U 226 |
|---|---|
| Imprint parts | U · 226 (the code is split across the pill — often one part per side) |
| Generic name | Metronidazole |
| Active ingredient(s) | Metronidazole 250 mg |
| Strength | 250 mg |
| Dosage form | Tablet, Film Coated |
| Colour | White |
| Shape | Round |
| Size | 10 mm |
| Score | No score |
| Labeler | Remedyrepack Inc. |
| NDC examples | 70518-1536-0, 70518-1536-1, 70518-1536-2, 70518-1536-3, 70518-0797-0 … (7 package codes in total) |
What this medicine is
According to its FDA-approved label, Metronidazole is described as follows (reference information only — not advice about whether it is right for anyone):
Symptomatic Trichomoniasis. Metronidazole tablets are indicated for the treatment of T. vaginalis infection in females and males when the presence of the trichomonad has been confirmed by appropriate laboratory procedures (wet smears and/or cultures). Asymptomatic Trichomoniasis. Metronidazole...
Equivalent pills — same medicine, different imprint
The pills below contain the same active ingredient at the same strength (Metronidazole 250 mg). Different makers stamp their own codes, so equivalent pills often look completely different. This is factual label information — it is not a suggestion to substitute one product for another; only a pharmacist or prescriber can advise on that.
Frequently asked questions
What pill has the imprint U 226?
A white round tablet with the imprint U 226 matches the FDA label for Metronidazole 250 mg. Always compare the colour, shape and size as well — short imprints are shared by different medicines — and confirm with a pharmacist.
What does the U 226 pill look like?
On its FDA label it is described as a white round tablet, 10 mm, with a score recorded as: no score.
How can I be sure this identification is right?
Check every characteristic — imprint (both sides), colour, shape, size and score — against the pill in your hand. If all of them agree, the pill matches the FDA label shown here, but that is still not a guarantee: counterfeit pills copy real imprints. A pharmacist can confirm the identification in person, and you should never take a pill you are not certain about.
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Source: FDA label data via DailyMed/openFDA · Label set ID cfeab9e3-58b9-4890-9185-11b62904e2af · Record extracted from the openFDA bulk export of October 29, 2026. Spotted an error? Report it — include the imprint and what looks wrong.