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Does metronidazole vaginal gel 0.75% cure a bv after 5 days of inserting it at night?

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Dr. Paul Williams answered

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BV cure: Generally Metronidazole is effective for BV assuming it was BV in the first place. And 5 days worth should have taken care of the problem. Just be careful with Metronidazole and alcohol consumption - some patients experience a nasty side effect of nausea and vomiting.

Dr Villaplana agreed

Answered 1/17/2016

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A member asked:

Does metronidazole vaginal gel 0.75% cure a bv after 5 days of inserting it at night?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Paul Williams answered

Dr Villaplana agreed

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