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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Cap from the tube of gel.Attach one of the disposable applicators to the tube (the applicator will screw on to the tube).Squeeze the tube of gel gently to fill the applicator. When the plunger on the applicator stops moving, the applicator is full.Unscrew the applicator from the tube, and replace the cap on to the tube.Gently insert the applicator into your vagina (it may help to lie on your back with your knees bent to do this). Insert the applicator as far as it is comfortable.Gently push on the plunger of the applicator to empty the gel into your vagina. Then remove the applicator and throw it away (it can be wrapped in toilet paper and disposed of in a waste bin).Wash your hands afterwards.It is not recommended that metronidazole vaginal gel be used during a monthly period. If you are having your period, ask your doctor when you should start the treatment.Even if you feel your infection has cleared up, keep using the gel until the course is finished (unless you are told to stop by your doctor). This is to prevent the infection from coming back.Sexual intercourse during treatment for a vaginal infection is not recommended.Some women develop thrush (redness and itching around the vagina) after a course of an antibacterial. If you think you have thrush, speak with your doctor or pharmacist for advice.Drinking alcohol while you are on a course of metronidazole can make you feel dizzy or sick. This is less likely to happen when using metronidazole vaginal gel than with other forms of metronidazole (tablets, for example), but if it does happen, it is best not to drink alcohol.Along with their useful effects, most medicines can cause unwanted side-effects although not everyone experiences them. The table below contains some of the most common ones associated with metronidazole when used in the vagina. You will find a full list in the manufacturer's information leaflet supplied with your gel. The unwanted effects often improve as your body adjusts to the new medicine, but speak with your doctor or pharmacist if any of the following continue or
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