Additional symptoms of BV include vaginal odor and a burning sensation
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Currently, the only effective treatments for BV are prescribed antibiotics, including metronidazole and clindamycin
What is bacterial vaginosis (BV)? Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a vaginal infection caused by an overgrowth of bacteria
5 mg/kg IV or orally every 6 hours
Flagyl is effective against a wide range of bacteria, including anaerobic bacteria, protozoa, and certain parasites
It works by stopping the growth and spread of bacteria, allowing the body's immune system to effectively fight off the infection
BV is not a sexually transmitted infection (STI), however, BV can increase the
One-day treatment: 2 grams (g) given as a single dose or 1 g given in 2 doses per day
GoodRx Care can connect you with providers for a BV prescription and treatment
The first-line treatment for bacterial vaginosis is antibiotics, specifically metronidazole or clindamycin as a pill, vaginal gel, or vaginal cream
Prescribe oral metronidazole with caution to women with: Severe liver disease or hepatic encephalopathy — prescribe a third of the daily dose once daily
Services Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is estimated to affect 1 in 3 women globally and is associated with obstetric and gynaecological sequelae
It can be treated with metronidazole tablets, metronidazole gel or clindamycin cream
At Medzino, our doctors can prescribe Metronidazole in a convenient tablet form
Either way the problem is the same: disruptive flora have colonised the vagina
To insert vaginal metronidazole using the applicator: For all dosage forms: Relax while lying on your back with your knees bent (or in any position that you feel comfortable)
Please make sure to read it and the manufacturer's pamphlet that comes with the Principal treatment option
Clindamycin 2% vaginal cream 5 g, one applicator intravaginally nocte for 7 days (not on PBS)
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Medications include metronidazole (Flagyl), clindamycin (Cleocin) oral or vaginal suppositories, and metronidazole vaginal gel (MetroGel-Vaginal)
If you have a same-sex partner, they may also need treatment