Main content Antibiotics for Bacterial Vaginosis

    Antibiotics for Bacterial Vaginosis



    Examples
    Brand NameGeneric NameChemical Name
    Cleocin [oral, vaginal], Clindesse [vaginal] clindamycin
    Flagyl [oral], MetroGel-Vaginal metronidazole
    Tindamax [oral] tinidazole

    These antibiotic medicines can be taken by mouth in pill form (orally) or inserted into the vagina in cream, gel, or suppository form (ovules). Vaginal creams and gels are used with an applicator that inserts the correct amount of medicine. (Tinidazole is only taken by mouth.)




    By: Reference Healthwise Staff Last Revised: May 14, 2012
    Medical Review: Reference Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
    Reference Jeanne Marrazzo, MD, MPH - Infectious Disease


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