Metronidazole
- generic Metrogel - is a man-made drug that is
effective against certain bacteria and parasites (protozoa). It is used
for treating vaginal infections with protozoa such as Trichomonas
vaginalis, ameba, and giardia. It also is effective against anaerobic
bacterial infections (anaerobic bacteria are a type of bacteria that
grow without oxygen). It was approved by the FDA in 1963.
PRESCRIBED FOR: Metronidazole vaginal gel is used for the treatment of
bacterial vaginosis (also referred to as Hemophilus vaginitis,
Gardnerella vaginitis, or nonspecific vaginitis), a bacterial infection
of the vagina. It is not effective in treating another common vaginal
infection, Candidal vaginosis ("yeast infection").
SIDE EFFECTS: Approximately 6% of patients (1 in 16) develop
symptoms of Candida vaginitis during or shortly after therapy. About 1
in 70 develop vaginal or vulvar itching, 1 in 30 develop
gastrointestinal cramps or pain, 1 in 50 develop nausea, and 1 in 60
develop a metallic taste. |
