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Bacterial vaginosis - Management
Intravaginal antibiotics

Age from 12 years onwards
Metronidazole 0.75% vaginal gel: use at night for 5 nights
Zidoval 0.75% gel
Insert one 5g applicatorful into the vagina each night for 5 nights.
Supply 40 grams.
Age: from 12 years onwards
NHS cost: £4.31
Licensed use: yes
Patient information: Do not use this vaginal gel during your period.
Clindamycin 2% vaginal cream: use at night for 7 nights
Clindamycin 2% vaginal cream
Insert one 5g applicatorful into the vagina each night for 7 nights.
Supply 40 grams.
Age: from 12 years onwards
NHS cost: £10.86
Licensed use: yes
Patient information: This vaginal cream can cause weakening of condoms. Therefore, during treatment and for 5 days after treatment with clindamycin vaginal cream, do not rely on condoms to protect against pregnancy or sexually transmitted infections.

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