Trichomoniasis

NHSL Antimicrobial Guidelines
NHS Lanarkshire

Refer patient to GUM service for partner notification.

Treat partners simultaneously irrespective of test results.

Drug details

Drug

First line treatment: 

ORAL Metronidazole

Dosage

400mg

Duration

twice daily 5-7 days

Drug

Alternative: 

ORAL Metronidazole

Dosage

2g

Duration

single dose (more adverse effects, avoid single dose if pregnant or breastfeeding)

Editorial Information

Last reviewed: 18/05/2022

Next review date: 18/05/2025

Author(s): NHS Lanarkshire Antimicrobial Management Committee, Dr Dundas, Dr Hylands, S McCormick, Heather Boyle.

Version: V1

Approved By: AMC; ADTC

Reviewer name(s): NHS Lanarkshire Antimicrobial Management Committee, Heather Boyle.

Document Id: June 2022