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Is 500mg of metronidazole for bv safe during pregnancy?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Yes, it's safe: Yes, entirely safe, especially beyond the first few weeks of pregnancy. Your doctor wouldn't have prescribed it otherwise.

Answered 9/28/2018

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