Bacterial Vaginosis
Bacterial vaginosis is a disturbance of the normal bacterial balance in the vagina, often showing up as a greyish-white discharge with a strong fishy smell. It is not classed as a sexually transmitted infection, though sexual activity can trigger it.
Key points
- The discharge may be thin and watery, and the fishy smell often becomes stronger after sex.
- Metronidazole, a nitroimidazole antibiotic, targets the bacterial imbalance that leads to the discharge and smell.
Medicines listed for Bacterial Vaginosis
The listed product contains metronidazole, a nitroimidazole antibiotic. It is an extended-release tablet in 200mg and 400mg strengths. Metronidazole targets the anaerobic bacteria involved in the imbalance that produces the unusual vaginal discharge and smell.