BV can become a recurring infection, in which case your healthcare provider may prescribe an extended-use metronidazole vaginal gel. The medication is typically used twice daily for 10 to 14 days ...

Metronidazole 0.75%; vaginal gel; contains parabens. Discontinue if abnormal neurological signs develop. CNS or hepatic disease. Abstain from vaginal intercourse during therapy. Pregnancy (Cat.B).

Topical antibiotics can also speed resolution of POD. One percent metronidazole cream is effective when applied twice daily (Veien et al., 1991). In one case series, 79% of patients responded to 2 ...

Metronidazole 500 mg orally twice a day for 7 days OR Metronidazole gel 0.75%, one full applicator (5 g) intravaginally, once a day for 5 days OR Clindamycin cream 2%, one full applicator (5 g ...