How far apart should you take BV pills?

Metronidazole is available as an oral pill or vaginal gel; the choice of pill or gel is based on the person's preferences. The oral pill is taken twice daily for seven days. The gel is inserted into the vagina at bedtime for five days. Both treatments work equally well.

How often can you take BV medication?

For bacterial vaginosis: Adults—750 milligrams (mg) once a day for 7 days. Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

How many hours apart should I take metronidazole pills?

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Bacterial (anaerobic) infections: The typical adult dose is 500 mg by mouth every 6 hours for 7 to 10 days. Don't take more than 4 grams in a 24-hour period. Some infections might require longer treatment.

What happens if you take metronidazole too close together?

Taking an extra dose of metronidazole tablets, liquid or suppositories is unlikely to harm you or your child. Speak to your pharmacist or doctor if you're worried or you take more than 1 extra dose.

Can You Take 4 metronidazole pills at once for BV?

Here's how to take the pills: You will receive 4 white metronidazole pills (500mg each). Take all 4 pills at the same time with a full glass of water.

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How many times a day should I take metronidazole 500mg for BV?

Adults—500 or 750 milligrams (mg) 3 times a day for 5 to 10 days. Children—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor.

Can I use BV treatment twice a day?

The usual dose is 400-500 mg twice a day for 5-7 days. A single dose of 2 grams of metronidazole is an alternative, although this may be less effective and may cause more side-effects. (Note: this single dose is not recommended if you are pregnant.)

How fast can BV clear up?

While the infection may go away on its own, most doctors use antibiotics to treat it. You may have been prescribed pills or vaginal cream. With treatment, bacterial vaginosis usually clears up in 5 to 7 days.

Do I have to take metronidazole exactly 8 hours apart?

The dose of metronidazole depends on the condition being treated. The usual adult dose of metronidazole is 500 mg taken by mouth every 8 hours or twice daily. For treatment of trichomoniasis, a single dose of 2,000 mg may be taken orally after a meal.

How fast does metronidazole get rid of BV?

Official answer. Metronidazole starts to work 1 to 2 hours after you take it, because it is quickly absorbed, and it reaches its maximum concentration after 20 minutes to 3 hours. But it may take a couple of days before you start to feel better or notice an improvement in your symptoms.

How fast does BV go away with metronidazole?

How long does it take for metronidazole to work for BV? Symptoms usually start to resolve after taking metronidazole for a few days. For some, it can take a couple of weeks. It's important to take all antibiotics even if the symptoms are gone.

Why am I getting BV all the time?

BV is a result of an imbalance of “good” and “harmful” bacteria in a vagina. Douching, not using condoms, and having new or multiple sex partners can upset the normal balance of vaginal bacteria, increasing your risk for getting BV. We also do not know how sex causes BV.

What STD does metronidazole treat?

Trichomoniasis is usually treated quickly and easily with antibiotics. Most people are prescribed an antibiotic called metronidazole, which is very effective if taken correctly. You'll usually have to take metronidazole twice a day, for 5 to 7 days. Sometimes this antibiotic can be prescribed in a single, larger dose.

Why won't my BV go away with antibiotics?

Within a month, antibiotics clear up to 85% of bacterial vaginosis cases, yet for over half of these patients, BV will return within 6 months. This is thought to be in part because the antibiotics don't fully eradicate the pathogenic microbes, leaving BV-associated bacteria to regrow in the vagina following treatment.

Can I take metronidazole every 4 hours?

Adults: 800 mg followed by 400 mg 8 hourly. Children > 8 weeks to 12 years of age: The usual daily dose is 20-30 mg/kg/day as a single dose or divided into 7.5 mg/kg every 8 hours. The daily dose may be increased to 40 mg/kg, depending on the severity of the infection. Duration of treatment is usually 7 days.

What comes out after using metronidazole?

Does metronidazole vaginal gel cause white clumpy discharge? Depending on the brand, vaginal discharge can be a possible side effect of metronidazole vaginal gel. It should go away soon after completing a full course of treatment. If it doesn't, let your provider know.

How do I know if metronidazole is working?

For most infections, you should feel better within a few days. With serious swelling, including dental infections, the medicine will start working within a few days but it may take longer before your symptoms start to get better.

Can I take metronidazole every 12 hours?

A previous study conducted in 1990 by Bunz and colleagues found that the use of an every 12-h metronidazole dosing regimen for both prophylaxis and treatment resulted in no change in postoperative infection rate or death compared with every 8-h dosing.

Can I take metronidazole less than 12 hours apart?

Metronidazole is typically prescribed for twice daily dosing. If a dose is missed and it is less than 12 hours late, go ahead and give missed dose. If it is within 12 hours of the next dose, skip a dose and resume regular schedule with next dose.

Can BV clear up in one day?

Although bacterial vaginosis (BV), is a common and treatable vaginal infection, it cannot be cured in one day. Antibiotics are typically prescribed to treat BV, but there are additional steps you can take to reduce the intensity of symptoms like itching and vaginal discharge, as well as speed up the healing process.

Can BV be treated in 3 days?

Once you start treatment with a simple course of antibiotics, the symptoms of bacterial vaginosis (BV) usually go away within two to three days. While in some cases it can resolve on its own without treatment, it can take longer to clear up and it can come back.

How long does BV smell last?

Bacterial vaginosis is an infection of the vagina that may cause a fishy-smelling discharge. It's usually a mild problem that may go away on its own in a few days.

Can fingers cause BV?

BV can be spread through sharing of sex toys, oral-genital contact, and fingers. Other risk factors for BV include douching and cigarette smoking.

Why do I get BV every time I sleep with my boyfriend?

Not using condoms or having new or multiple sex partners can sometimes increase a person's risk for developing BV. "Sex sometimes leads to BV if your partner's natural genital 'chemistry' changes the balance of bacteria in your vagina and causes the bacteria associated with BV to grow,” Dean explains.