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How soon will 500 mg of metronidazole work with odor for bv?

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Dr. Sue Ferranti answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

You may need 2-3 doses before the odor is gone. Everyone is different since everyone metabolizes the medicine differently. If in 48 hours the odor is not significantly better, then let your doctor know. Good luck!

Answered 7/18/2023

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