metronidazole

Before using metronidazole vaginal gel, read the instruction guide to better understand how to use it properly. Metronidazole vaginal gel should be inserted and applied vaginally while lying on your back with your knees bent or in any comfortable position.

If you're using metronidazole vaginal gel once a day, insert the dose at bedtime.

While using metronidazole vaginal gel, don't have sex or use tampons or other vaginal products until you've finished the treatment.

If you get metronidazole vaginal gel in your eyes, rinse your eyes with cool tap water and call your provider because it can cause burning.

Contact your provider if you experience vaginal irritation after using metronidazole vaginal gel. Your provider might need prescribe a different medication for you.

Metronidazole vaginal gel comes with one-time use, prefilled applicators, so throw away each applicator after using it.

Let your provider know all of the medications you're taking so they can check for interactions with metronidazole vaginal gel.

It isn't known if metronidazole vaginal gel is safe to use during pregnancy. If you're pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant, speak to your provider before using metronidazole vaginal gel.

Metronidazole vaginal gel can pass into breast milk. If you're breastfeeding, discuss with your provider other ways to feed your baby during treatment with this medication. They might recommend that you pump and discard breastmilk while you're using metronidazole vaginal gel and for 2 days after your last dose.

Store the medication in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Don't freeze metronidazole vaginal gel because this could damage the medication.