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

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*15 mg/kg/day PO divided q8h x 7 days
*First Dose: 7 mg/kg PO x 1
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*2 g PO x 1


====Pregnancy==== <!--T:3-->

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*Alternative: 250mg PO q8h x 7 days in pregnant patients<ref name="cdc">CDC Pregnancy BV Treatment Guidelines.[http://www.cdc.gov/std/treatment/2010/vaginal-discharge.htm#a1 cdc.gov]</ref>
*2g PO x 1 is also acceptable in pregnancy<ref name="cdc"></ref>
* Multiple studies have not demonstrated teratogenicity from metronidazole use<ref name="cdc"></ref>


====Prophylaxis ([[Special:MyLanguage/Sexual Assault|Sexual Assault]])==== <!--T:5-->

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*[[Special:MyLanguage/Metronidazole|Metronidazole]] 2 g PO x 1 OR
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