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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Type of medicineAn antibacterial gelUsed forTreatment of bacterial vaginosisAlso calledZidoval®Available asGel to use in the vaginaBacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common condition. It is caused by an overgrowth of one type of bacteria in the vagina. The main symptom is a vaginal discharge, often with a noticeable fishy smell. The infection may clear without treatment, or it can be treated with an antibacterial gel such as metronidazole. Metronidazole vaginal gel (sometimes known as BV gel) is applied into the vagina using an applicator.Metronidazole is also available as a cream/gel to be used on the skin, and as tablets/medicine to take by mouth. There are two separate information leaflets available which provide more information about this, called Metronidazole skin gel and cream and Metronidazole for infection.Some medicines are not suitable for people with certain conditions, and sometimes a medicine may only be used if extra care is taken. For these reasons, before you start using metronidazole vaginal gel it is important that your doctor knows:If you are pregnant or breastfeeding. (Although metronidazole is not known to be harmful to a baby, it is still important that you tell your doctor if you are expecting or breastfeeding a baby.)If you have ever had an allergic reaction to a medicine or to a skin preparation.Before you start the treatment, read the manufacturer's printed information leaflet from inside the pack. The manufacturer's leaflet will give you more information about metronidazole, and it will also explain how to use the gel and applicator.Use metronidazole vaginal gel exactly as your doctor tells you to. It is for use in the vagina only.Use one applicatorful (approximately 5 grams) of gel in the vagina at bedtime. A usual course of treatment lasts for five consecutive days.If you forget to use the gel, use it as soon as you remember. If you do not remember until the following day, use the gel as normal on your next dose (that is, do not 'double up' the amount you use). Use the gel for the correct number of days in total.How to fill the applicator and use metronidazole vaginal gelRemove the
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