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A member asked:

Dr. prescribed me 7.5mg metronidazole gel for 5 days though i have no bv symptoms. is it safe during pregnancy? i'm 13w5d pregnant and had 2m/c before

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Safe after first tri: Flagyl is generally considered safe in pregnancy in the second and third trimesters. Best wishes!

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Answered 4/20/2020

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