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*[[Special:MyLanguage/Metronidazole|Metronidazole]] 2g PO once

Revision as of 01:26, 26 January 2026

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<45kg

  • 15 mg/kg/day PO divided q8h x 7 days
  • First Dose: 7 mg/kg PO x 1

>45kg

  • 2 g PO x 1


Pregnancy

  • Alternative: 250mg PO q8h x 7 days in pregnant patients[1]
  • 2g PO x 1 is also acceptable in pregnancy[1]
  • Multiple studies have not demonstrated teratogenicity from metronidazole use[1]


Prophylaxis (Sexual Assault)

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 CDC Pregnancy BV Treatment Guidelines.cdc.gov