Recommended Regimens for Symptomatic Bacterial Vaginosis

Metronidazole, 250 mg orally three times a day for 7 days

Metronidazole, 500 mg orally twice daily for 7 days

Clindamycin, 300 mg orally twice a day for 7 days

Metronidazole gel, 0.75%, one applicatorful (5 g) intravaginally, once daily for 5 days

Clindamycin cream, 2%, one applicatorful (5 g) intravaginally at bedtime for 7 days

Adapted from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2002d).