Adverse effects were uncommon, although secondary vaginal candidiasis occurred significantly more often in metronidazole-treated women. Metronidazole 500 mg orally twice daily for 7 days ...

Metronidazole 0.75%; vaginal gel; contains parabens. Discontinue if abnormal neurological signs develop. CNS or hepatic disease. Abstain from vaginal intercourse during therapy. Pregnancy (Cat.B).

For those who have gastrointestinal symptoms when taking oral metronidazole, vaginal metronidazole therapy can be used. [25] ...