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How to Use

Wash your hands before and after using the drug . Always keep the drug out of your eyes.

If this drug does get into your eyes, wash them out immediately, but carefully, with large amounts of tap water. If your eyes still burn or are painful, check with your family doctor.

Vaginal metronidazole products usually come with patient directions. Read them carefully before using this drug.

Use vaginal metronidazole exactly as directed by your family doctor.

• To fill the applicator
  • For cream or gel dosage forms:
    • Break the metal seal at the opening of the tube by using the point on the top of the cap.
    • Screw the applicator onto the tube.
    • Squeeze the drug into the applicator slowly until it is full.
    • Remove the applicator from the tube. Replace the cap on the tube.
  • For vaginal tablet dosage form:
    • Place the vaginal tablet into the applicator. Wet the vaginal tablet with water for a few seconds.
• To insert vaginal metronidazole using the applicator
  • For all dosage forms:
    • Relax while lying on your back with your knees bent.
    • Hold the full applicator in one hand. Insert it slowly into the vagina. Stop before it becomes uncomfortable.
    • Slowly press the plunger until it stops.
    • Withdraw the applicator. The drug will be left behind in the vagina.
• To care for the applicator
  • For all dosage forms:
    • Clean the applicator after use by pulling the plunger out of the applicator and washing both parts completely in warm soapy water.
    • Rinse well.
    • After drying the applicator, replace the plunger.

To help clear up your infection completely, it is very important that you keep using this drug for the full time of treat , even if your symptoms begin to clear up after a few days. If you stop using this drug too soon, your symptoms may return Do not miss any doses . Always continue using this drug even if your menstrual period starts during the time of treat .

Dosage

• For vaginal cream dosage form:
  • For bacterial vaginosis or trichomoniasis:
    • Adults and teenagers One applicatorful - 500 milligrams "mg ", inserted into the vagina. Use the drug one or two times a day for ten or twenty days.
    • Children Use and dose must be determined by your family doctor.
• For vaginal gel dosage form:
  • For bacterial vaginosis:
    • Adults and teenagers One applicatorful - 37.5 mg, inserted into the vagina one or two times a day for five days.
    • Children Use and dose must be determined by your family doctor.
• For vaginal tablets dosage form:
  • For bacterial vaginosis or trichomoniasis:
    • Adults and teenagers One 500-mg tablet, inserted high into the vagina. Use the drug once a day in the evening for ten or twenty days.
    • Children Use and dose must be determined by your family doctor.

Missed dose If you miss a dose of this drug, use it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.

Storage To store this drug:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Do not store the vaginal tablets in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the drug to break down.
• Keep this drug from freezing.
• Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.