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How To Cure Bacterial Vaginosis ?

Hi I was positive for bacterial vaginosis with my last pap and swabs. I was given Metronidazole and told to take 2 tabs BID but I misunderstood and took 1tab BID now my peri area is extremely itchy and slightly swollen. I do have the extra Flagyl, should I continue taking it and I have some fucidine cream that I m wondering if I can use topicalky in that area (labia)
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Hi.
I've gone through your query and I can understand your anxiety.

Bacterial Vaginosis is a bacterial infection & a sexually transmitted disease.

I would advice you to,
- continue taking flagyl, as it is the best course of treatment for a week.
- Avoid Oral contraceptives, feminine products & irritant chemicals.
- Maintain good hygiene & safe sex
- repeat one vaginal swab test & also urine culture & routine.
- Use Daktarin vaginal gel or can also use fusidine cream.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care.

Regards,
Dr. Yogapriya V, General and family physician.
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How To Cure Bacterial Vaginosis ?

Hi. I ve gone through your query and I can understand your anxiety. Bacterial Vaginosis is a bacterial infection & a sexually transmitted disease. I would advice you to, - continue taking flagyl, as it is the best course of treatment for a week. - Avoid Oral contraceptives, feminine products & irritant chemicals. - Maintain good hygiene & safe sex - repeat one vaginal swab test & also urine culture & routine. - Use Daktarin vaginal gel or can also use fusidine cream. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care. Regards, Dr. Yogapriya V, General and family physician.