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Dr. how many days wl take antibiotics to cure vag bv? i took 5 days 250mg course still getting yellowish discharge with no smel.19w preg now

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Metronidazole: Assuming you are taking metronidazole (Flagyl) 250mg. The usual course is three times a day for seven days. If this doesn't work, can try clindamycin 300mg twice times a day for seven days.

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Answered 11/2/2015

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