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I have been given metro gel (metronidazole )gel.i thought it was suppose to be a pump.instead it's just the bottle.theres no pump?how is this going to block odor?or did they give me the wrong thing ?

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Dr. Stephen Pappachen answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

No pump: It is generally an applicator, of sorts (kinda like otc yeast infection remedies). Treating the infection (e.g. Decreasing the level of the bacteria) should get rid of the odor.

Answered 7/21/2012

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A member asked:

I have been given metro gel (metronidazole )gel.i thought it was suppose to be a pump.instead it's just the bottle.theres no pump?how is this going to block odor?or did they give me the wrong thing ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stephen Pappachen answered

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