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I've seen a gyno & been given flagyl twice w/ no resolve, now given metronidazole vag gel 2 x a wk for 6 wks. but the directions on the pkg says 1x day for 5 days. do what my doctor says or what the box say i want this stuff gone. 3rd infect in 3 mos?

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Dr. Ralph Boling answered

Follow docs advise: Using the medication as suggested by your doctor, should decrease chances of re-occurrence of the infection. Once the infection clears, if pain is not gone reevaluation by your doctor is important.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 9/21/2017

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A member asked:

I've seen a gyno & been given flagyl twice w/ no resolve, now given metronidazole vag gel 2 x a wk for 6 wks. but the directions on the pkg says 1x day for 5 days. do what my doctor says or what the box say i want this stuff gone. 3rd infect in 3 mos?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ralph Boling answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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