Antibiotics For Bacterial Vaginosis

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Brand Name	Generic Name
Clindesse [vaginal]	clindamycin phosphate 2%

Brand Name	Generic Name
MetroGel-Vaginal	metronidazole

Brand Name	Generic Name
Tindamax [oral]	tinidazole

These antibiotic medicines can be taken by mouth in pill form (orally) or inserted into the vagina in cream, gel, or suppository form (ovules). Vaginal creams and gels are used with an applicator that inserts the correct amount of medicine. (Tinidazole is only taken by mouth.)

Oral or vaginal metronidazole for 7 days is the first-choice medicine for treating bacterial vaginosis.¹ ²

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Last updated:	March 17, 2008
Author:	Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS
Reviewed By:	Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine, Jeanne Marrazzo, MD, MPH - Infectious Disease
Editors:	Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Pat Truman, MATC

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