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Suggest The Ideal Dosage For Clindamycin Taken For Bacterial Vaginosis

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Posted on Tue, 16 Aug 2016
Question: Yes. What is the proper dosage for clindamycin for bacterial vaginosis
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Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (25 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
here's the dosage...

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

the primary regimens include clindamycin cream 2% (vaginal of course) which should be applied intravaginally at bedtime for 7 days. Alternatively per os treatment can be given. 300mg twice daily for 7 days. Or clindamycin ovules (100mg) at bedtime intravaginally for 3 days.

The most preferred choice is metronidazole 500mg per os twice daily for 7 days.

I hope it helps!
Kind Regards!
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Suggest The Ideal Dosage For Clindamycin Taken For Bacterial Vaginosis

Brief Answer: here's the dosage... Detailed Answer: Hello, the primary regimens include clindamycin cream 2% (vaginal of course) which should be applied intravaginally at bedtime for 7 days. Alternatively per os treatment can be given. 300mg twice daily for 7 days. Or clindamycin ovules (100mg) at bedtime intravaginally for 3 days. The most preferred choice is metronidazole 500mg per os twice daily for 7 days. I hope it helps! Kind Regards!