Bacterial vaginosis treatments
The standard treatment for bacterial vaginosis is metronidazole (Flagyl) in
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is associated with CSTs III and IV (with obligate
Generic name: metronidazole
Bacterial vaginosis
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For inflammation of the vagina: 400-500 mg 3 times a day for 7 days or 2 g during treatment 1 to 3 days
Metronidazole is available as an oral pill or vaginal gel; the choice of pill or gel is based on the person's preferences
Children younger than 12 years of age The treatment regimens for bacterial vaginosis are provided below, including primary, alternative, and adjunctive treatments, as well as specific treatments for pregnant patients, patients allergic to metronidazole, and patients with recurrent infection
Dosage for metronidazole vaginal gel
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention
infections, bacterial [500 mg PO q6-8h x7-14 days] Alt: 15 mg/kg/dose IV x1, then 7
Metronidazole 500 mg BID by mouth x 7 d recommended in pregnancy, defer during breastfeeding and for 12-24 h after last dose; As for BV, tinidazole should be avoided in pregnancy and breastfeeding deferred during and for 72 hours after last dose Treatment
75%, one full applicator (5 g) intravaginally, once a day for 5 days
Each applicatorful of Nuvessa™ contains 65 mg of metronidazole
About 10% of women report a vaginal yeast infection (vaginal candidiasis) as a side effect of metronidazole treatment