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).

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 ...

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 ...