Metronidazole/Clotrimazole/Lactic acid bacillus

Nitroimidazole antimicrobial / antiprotozoal

📌 1. Dawa Hii Inatumika Kwa Ajili Gani? (What is it for?)

Vaginal infections like trichomoniasis, bacterial vaginosis, and vulvovaginal candidiasis Clinical selection for Metronidazole/Clotrimazole/Lactic acid bacillus should follow culture results where relevant, Kenya STG/EML recommendations, and the current product SmPC. Class context: Nitroimidazole antimicrobial / antiprotozoal. Confirm site-specific dose, duration and monitoring before prescribing.

💊 2. Jinsi Ya Kutumia Dawa Hii (How to take)

For pessaries: 100mg OD for 1/52 [inserted high in the vagina].For vaginal cream: insert one applicatorful of cream into the vagina at bedtime for 7 days in a row.

⚠️ 3. Tahadhari & Madhara Yanayoweza Kutokea (Side Effects & Warnings)

[From component Metronidazole] GI discomfort, anorexia, metallic taste, dry mouth, headache, skin rash, vertigo, depression, insomnia, drowsiness, urethral discomfort, darkened urine, transient fall in BP, temporary leucopenia, bone marrow depression, transient epileptic seizure, furred tongue.

📦 4. Jinsi Ya Kuhifadhi Dawa (Storage)

Store as labelled. Keep out of reach of children.

Provided as a clinical reference by AfyaIndex Kenya.

Always consult your doctor or registered pharmacist.