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Bacterial vaginosis facts

Bacterial vaginosis is an abnormal vaginal condition that is characterized by vaginal discharge and results from an overgrowth of normal bacteria in the vagina.
Bacterial vaginosis is not dangerous, but it can cause disturbing symptoms.
Symptoms of bacterial vaginosis are vaginal discharge and odor, although 85% of women with the condition experience no symptoms.
In diagnosing bacterial vaginosis, it is important to exclude other serious infections, such as gonorrhea and Chlamydia.
Treatment options for bacterial vaginosis include oral antibiotics and vaginal gels.
Serious complications of bacterial vaginosis can occur during pregnancy, and recurrence is possible even after successful treatment.

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VANDAZOLE®
(metronidazole) Vaginal Gel, 0.75% for Intravaginal Use.

DRUG DESCRIPTION

VANDAZOLE (metronidazole vaginal gel, 0.75%) is the vaginal dosage form of the nitroimidazole antimicrobial metronidazole at a concentration of 0.75%. Chemically, metronidazole is a 2-methyl-5-nitroimidazole-1-ethanol.

VANDAZOLE® (metronidazole vaginal gel, 0.75%) Structural Formula Illustration

C₆H₉N₃O₃ M.W. 171.16

VANDAZOLE is a colorless to yellow gel, containing metronidazole at a concentration of 7.5 mg/g (0.75%). The gel also contains edetate disodium, hypromellose, methylparaben, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, and sodium hydroxide (to adjust pH).

Each applicator full of 5 grams of vaginal gel contains approximately 37.5 mg of metronidazole.

Last reviewed on RxList: 3/29/2011
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.