I have flagyl 500 mg pills and need to take them for BV, but do not know how many or how long?

Question

The pills are 500 mg
i have 30 total
i had bacterial vaginosis once before and i think it was 2 a day for a week, but dont remember the amount in each pill
ALSO: i know the obvious answer is to ask my doctor, well i am out of the country and got the pills without a prescription,
i knew that it was BV again and knew what i need to take, i just don't know the amounts now

thank you so much for your medical advice :)

Additional Details

ALSO-----
the only reason i have 30 pills is because that is how many come in the package, it wasn't a specially selected number

Answer 1

Best Answer - Chosen by Voters

Flagyl 500 is usually taken 3 times a day; since you have 30, you will need to take them for 10 days. Don't stop taking them if you feel better, you need to complete the entire course.

Source(s):

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Drug Reference

Answer 2

probably three a day for 10 days. make sure you follow up with your regular doc when you get back because you really shouldn't be self diagnosing. good luck

Answer 3

the usual prescription for bacterial vaginosis when using 500 mg pills is twice a day for 7 days.

Source(s):

im a doctor