Fungal
Clotrimazole
- Vaginal cream 10% (£7.48 = 5g)
- Pessaries 500mg (£9.06 = 1 pessary)
- Pessaries 100mg (£3.85 = 6 pessaries)
Bacterial
See Genital tract infections guidance, topical preparations listed below
Metronidazole
- Vaginal gel 0.75% (£4.31 = 40g)
Indications and dose
- Bacterial vaginosis
- One applicatorful (5g) inserted into the vagina once daily at bedtime for 5 consecutive nights.
Notes
- Metronidazole vaginal gel is not licensed for use in children under 18 years.
Clindamycin
- Vaginal cream 2% (£10.86 = 40g)
Indications and dose
- Bacterial vaginosis
- One applicatorful (5g) inserted into the vagina once daily at bedtime for 7 consecutive nights.
- In patients for whom a shorter treatment course is desirable, a 3 day regimen has been shown to be effective.
Notes
- Safety and efficacy in paediatric patients have not been established