Comparison 10.

Metronidazole versus nitrimidazine

Outcome or subgroup title	No. of studies	No. of participants	Statistical method	Effect size
1 No parasitological cure	2	197	Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)	0.50 [0.23, 1.09]
2 Side effects	2		Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)	Subtotals only
2.1 Any side effect	1	83	Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)	1.69 [0.33, 8.72]
2.2 Nausea	2	197	Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)	1.36 [0.23, 8.03]