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Who isn't secnidazole available in the u.s. even though it has been proven to be effective against bv?
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Rx: the treatment of choice for BV is Metronidazole.
Answered 9/6/2014
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FDA: Probably because there is no money in seeking FDA approval for a drug with little added benefit over already cheap, safe and efficacious medications.
Answered 9/6/2014
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