Bacterial Vaginosis

The dose of Zidoval gel is one 5 g application inserted into the vagina once daily, at bedtime, for five consecutive days.

Before you apply Zidoval gel Good hygiene whilst using Zidoval gel is very important. Always:

• Wash your hands before opening the tube or touching the applicators

• Use a fresh applicator for each dose.

• Immediately throw away each used applicator in the waste bin.

For use instructions, please refer to the patient information leaflet. 

• You are allergic to any similar nitroimidazole antibacterials

• You are allergic to metronidazole or any of the other ingredients of this medicine

• You are allergic to parabens (a preservative agent)

Common side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10 people)

• Headache and dizziness

• Stomach cramps

• Being sick

• Unpleasant taste in your mouth

• Unusual feeling on your tongue

• Dry skin

• Redness of the skin (erythema)

• Itching of the skin (pruritus)

• Skin discomfort (burning, pain of skin/stinging)

• Skin irritation

• Vaginal thrush (candidiasis)

• Vaginal discharge

• Discomfort around your pelvis

• Decreased appetite.

• Depression

Uncommon side effects (may affect up to 1 in 100 people)

• Feeling sick

• Tiredness

• Feeling irritable

• Difficulty in sleeping

• An unusual feeling in your fingers and toes

• Diarrhoea

• Constipation

• Bloated or gurgling stomach

• A dry mouth or feeling thirsty

• Metallic taste in your mouth

• Muscle cramps

• Darkened urine

• Urinary tract infections (UTIs) that may cause pain or a burning sensation when you pass water, or may make you need to pass water more often or more urgently

• Swelling of your vulva (the outside of your vagina)

• Changes in your periods such as spotting or bleeding between periods or increased discomfort during your period

Dalacin Vaginal Cream

Metronidazole Tablets 

https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.9525.pdf