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Bacterial vaginosis - Prescribing information
Metronidazole
- Some people taking oral metronidazole experience disulfiram-like reactions to alcohol (flushing, increased respiratory rate, increased pulse rate).
- Although there is no conclusive evidence to support an interaction between metronidazole and alcohol, people taking metronidazole should be advised of the possible consequences of drinking alcohol.
- The risk of a reaction with intravaginal metronidazole is very low because systemic absorption is low, but cases have been reported.
[Baxter, 2008]
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