What can you use instead of metronidazole?

For the treatment of trichomoniasis, alternatives include furazolidone, clotrimazole, nonoxynol-9 or paromomycin
paromomycin
Paromomycin sulfate is an aminoglycoside sulfate salt resulting from the treatment of paromomycin with sulfuric acid. A broad-spectrum antibiotic, it is used for the treatment of acute and chronic intestinal protozoal infections, but is not effective for extraintestinal protozoal infections.
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. Alternatives for bacterial vaginosis include clindamycin topically or systemically. For giardiasis, alternative options include paromomycin, nitazoxanide or the antihelminthic benzimidazoles.
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Is there a substitute for metronidazole?

In cases where metronidazole is unable to be used due to drug-drug interactions, tinidazole may be a safe alternative.
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What over the counter is similar to metronidazole?

Tinidazole. Tinidazole is an antibiotic used to treat BV in people who cannot tolerate metronidazole or clindamycin. Tinidazole comes in pill form.
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Is there an alternative to metronidazole for BV?

Alternative regimens include secnidazole oral granules (1012–1014), multiple oral tinidazole regimens (1015), or clindamycin (oral or intravaginal) (1016).
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What is a substitute for metronidazole cream?

  • Finacea.
  • Oracea.
  • Minocycline.
  • Soolantra.
  • Doryx.
  • Azelaic acid topical.
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How and When to use Metronidazole (Flagyl, Metrogel) - Doctor Explains



Is metronidazole the same as Monistat?

Metronidazole and miconazole belong to different drug classes. Metronidazole is an antibiotic and miconazole is an antifungal. Brand names for metronidazole include Flagyl, Flagyl ER, Metrogel, and Noritate. Brand names for Miconazole include Monistat, M-Zole, and Micatin.
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Can you get metronidazole cream over the counter?

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription. This product is available in the following dosage forms: Gel/Jelly. Cream.
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What is the strongest medicine for BV?

The three best treatments for Bacterial Vaginosis include:
  • Metronidazole 0.75% vaginal gel once a day for 5 days.
  • Metronidazole (Flagyl) 500 mg pills twice a day for 7 days.
  • 2% clindamycin vaginal cream once a day for 5 days.
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Why did metronidazole not work for BV?

Second, the bacteria that either cause BV or cause the anaerobic overgrowth may have become relatively more resistant to metronidazole (the most common treating agent) or to clindamycin (the other common treating agent). Third, this infection may be reintroduced back into the vagina as a result of reinfection.
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Can I use Monistat for BV?

Unfortunately, there are no over-the-counter products like Monistat that will do the trick. (Monistat is a treatment for yeast infections—it won't do anything to stop the itching and clear up your condition if what you really have is BV.)
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Is amoxicillin similar to metronidazole?

Metronidazole is an alternative to amoxicillin for the treatment of some oral infections.
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Why do I keep getting bacterial vaginosis?

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.
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Is there a 1 day treatment for BV?

Other vaginal treatment options include a one-day vaginal clindamycin cream or gel and three-day vaginal suppository. Clindamycin cream should not be used with latex condoms due to the risk of condom breakage. Clindamycin can also be taken by mouth, 300 mg twice daily, for seven days.
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What can I use for BV at CVS?

CVS Health Vitamin C Vaginal Suppositories, 6 CT to cart. RepHresh Vaginal Gel Pre-Filled Applicators, 4CT to cart. VCF Vaginal Odor Eliminating Film, 12 CT to cart. vH essentials Vaginal Odor pH Balanced Treatment Tablets - 6 Tablets With Applicator to cart.
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What medicine can I buy to get rid of BV?

Treatment
  • Metronidazole (Flagyl, Metrogel-Vaginal, others). This medicine may be taken as a pill by mouth (orally). ...
  • Clindamycin (Cleocin, Clindesse, others). This medicine is available as a cream that you insert into your vagina. ...
  • Tinidazole (Tindamax). This medication is taken orally. ...
  • Secnidazole (Solosec).
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Can I buy metronidazole from Walmart?

How much is metronidazole at Walmart? With GoodRx, metronidazole (14 tablets of 500 mg) costs about $8 at Walmart.
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What is the generic name of metronidazole?

Metronidazole (Flagyl) is an antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial and parasitic infections. It won't work for the common cold, flu, or other viral infections.
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Is there a generic for metronidazole topical cream?

Metrogel (metronidazole) is available as a generic medication and may be significantly cheaper compared to the brand version.
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What antibiotic is the same as metronidazole?

Flagyl, Flagyl ER, and Flagyl Injection (metronidazole) and Cipro (ciprofloxacin) are antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections. Flagyl and Cipro are different types of antibiotics. Flagyl is a nitroimidazole antibiotic and Cipro is a quinolone antibiotic.
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Can BV clear up on its own?

Bacterial vaginosis often clears up on its own. But in some women it doesn't go away on its own. And for many women it comes back after it has cleared up. Antibiotic treatment works for some women but not others.
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Does bacterial vaginosis itch?

Symptoms - The primary symptom of BV is an abnormal, odorous vaginal discharge. The fish-like odor is noticeable especially after intercourse. Women with BV also may have burning during urination or itching around the outside of the vagina, or both.
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Can I cure BV without medication?

Probiotics, live bacteria found in some foods and supplements, might help restore balance to your vaginal bacteria. Some studies show that eating yogurt or probiotic supplements may treat bacterial vaginosis, and is quite safe.
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What happens if my BV won't go away?

If you have persistent BV (ie it does not settle down with the first treatment you try) then your doctor may want to take further vaginal swabs to check whether there is another cause of the discharge. They will usually suggest that you use the seven-day course of metronidazole if you have not had this before.
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