Bacterial Vaginosis
Antimicrobial prescribing: NHS Grampian, Orkney & Shetland
Avoid 2g dose in pregnancy/breastfeeding
Topical treatment gives similar cure rates but is more expensive.
7 days results in fewer relapses than 2g single dose at 4 weeks.
Drug details
First Choice
Oral metronidazole
400mg twice daily for 7 days
OR
2g single dose
Alternative
Topical Metronidazole
0.75% vaginal gel
5g applicatorful at night
for 5 days