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).

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 ...

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 ...