Metronidazole vaginal gel

🧮 Dose calculator

Bacterial vaginosis · Regimen source: FDA MetroGel vaginal · Dosage and Administration

• • Each applicator ≈ 37.5 mg metronidazole. FDA MetroGel vaginal · Dosage and Administration

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👥 Special populations

• 🤰 PregnancyUse with caution

  Label states no clear risk or has limited data; use only if needed, under medical advice. FDA MetroGel vaginal · Pregnancy: Teratogenic Effects:

  “Because animal reproduction studies are not always predictive of human response, and because metronidazole is a carcinogen in rodents, this drug should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed.”

• 🤱 BreastfeedingDangerous / avoid

  Label: breastfeeding not recommended, or choose between the drug and breastfeeding. FDA MetroGel vaginal · Nursing Mothers:

  “Because of the potential for tumorigenicity shown for metronidazole in mouse and rat studies, a decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or to discontinue the drug, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother.”

• 👶 ChildrenSafety not established

  Label: safety and effectiveness in children have not been established. FDA MetroGel vaginal · Pediatric Use:

  “Safety and effectiveness in children have not been established.”

• 👴 Older adultsNo data

  The source for this drug has no section for this group.

• ⚥ Females & males of reproductive potentialNo data

  The source for this drug has no section for this group.