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Can i take 4 500mg tablets of metronidazole at once 4 bv? instead of taking it twice a day for 7 days. if so do i have to finish script?

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Take as prescribed: You need to take the medication as prescribed as taking 4 tablets of metronidazole at once will not treat the bacterial vaginosis.

Answered 5/2/2017

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

BV treatment: Single dose treatment of BV doesn't work. You need to take the drug over 7 days, as prescribed.

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