metronidazole vaginal (METRONIDAZOLE)
metronidazole vaginal (METRONIDAZOLE) is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: metronidazole vaginal; Generic name: METRONIDAZOLE; Drug class: Nitroimidazole Antimicrobial [EPC].
| Brand name | metronidazole vaginal |
|---|---|
| Generic name | METRONIDAZOLE |
| Drug class | Nitroimidazole Antimicrobial [EPC] |
| Manufacturer | Saptalis Pharmaceuticals LLC |
| Used for | INDICATIONS AND USAGE Metronidazole vaginal gel is indicated in the treatment of bacterial vaginosis (formerly referred to as Haemophilus vaginitis, Gardnerella vaginitis, nonspecific vaginitis, Corynebacterium vaginitis, or anaerobic vaginosis). NOTE For purposes of this indication, a clinical diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis is usually defined by the presence of a homogeneous vaginal discharge that (a) has a pH of greater than 4.5, (b) emits a "fishy" amine odor when mixed with a 10% KOH solution, and (c) contains clue cells on microscopic examination. Gram's stain results consistent with a diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis include (a) markedly reduced or absent Lactobacillus morphology, (b |
| Dosage | DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION The recommended dose is one applicator full of metronidazole vaginal gel (approximately 5 grams containing approximately 37.5 mg of metronidazole) intravaginally once or twice a day for 5 days. For once-a-day dosing, metronidazole vaginal gel should be administered at bedtime. |
| Warnings | WARNINGS Convulsive Seizures and Peripheral Neuropathy Convulsive seizures and peripheral neuropathy, the latter characterized mainly by numbness or paresthesia of an extremity, have been reported in patients treated with oral or intravenous metronidazole. The appearance of abnormal neurologic signs demands the prompt discontinuation of metronidazole vaginal gel therapy. Metronidazole vaginal gel should be administered with caution to patients with central nervous system diseases. Psychotic Reac |
| Active ingredient(s) | METRONIDAZOLE |
| Route | VAGINAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=08abacec-3b6a-43e7-bfaa-2041d87a26c7 |