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Metronidazole vaginal

Generic name: metronidazole vaginal [ MET-roe-NYE-da-zole ]
Brand names: Nuvessa, Vandazole
Dosage form: vaginal gel with applicator (0.75%; 1.3%)
Drug classes:Topical anti-rosacea agents, Vaginal anti-infectives

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Mar 10, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is metronidazole vaginal?

Metronidazole vaginal (for use in the vagina) is an antibiotic that is used to treat vaginal infections caused by bacteria.

Do not use metronidazole to treat any condition that has not been checked by your doctor.

Metronidazole vaginal may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

You should not use metronidazole if you have taken disulfiram (Antabuse) within the past 2 weeks.

Do not drink alcohol or consume foods or medicines that contain propylene glycol while you are using metronidazole and for at least 3 days after you stop using it.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use metronidazole vaginal if you are allergic to metronidazole, secnidazole, or tinidazole, or if:

  • you are allergic to parabens or polyethylene glycol;

  • you recently drank alcohol; or

  • you took disulfiram (Antabuse) within the past 14 days.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

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