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Just started period but have 2 more days of metronidazole. only have tampons & can't wear pads during certain activities. what happens if i use them?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

With vaginal use of: Metronidazole it recommended: "do not use a tampon because it will absorb the drug." http://www.Nlm.Nih.Gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a682244.Html. If you wear tampons it may absorb the Metronidazole & reduce it's effectiveness.

Dr Pappas and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 6/23/2018

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