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A member asked:

Prescribed metonidazole for bacterial infection. do i need to fill the un-numbered applicator fully for it to be 5 grams ?

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Dr. Susan Rhoads answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Fill it full: Read the package insert, or ask your pharmacist for the form you have. Here is more info: that says to fill the applicator full http://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/metronidazole-vaginal-route/proper-use/drg-20064738

Answered 8/28/2014

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