How To Use Metronidazole Gel Without Applicator

Metronidazole vagina gel is applied using an applicator. It is used to treat women with vaginal infections (e.g. bacterial vaginosis).

Metronidazole vagina gel

Metronidazole belongs to the class of medicines known as antibiotics. It works by killing the bacteria or preventing their growth. However, this medicine will not work for vaginal fungus or yeast infections.

There are two types of metronidazole formulation. The tablet and the gel/jelly. The tablet is either oral or vagina insert. The gel/jelly is always vagina inserted.

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Can I Use Metronidazole Gel Without Applicator

Metronidazole vagina gel is applied to the vagina using an applicator. The applicator is always supplied with the pack. It cannot be applied without an applicator.

The reason metronidazole vagina gel cannot be use without an applicator is that;

1. Hygiene: it is easier to maintain high personal hygiene with an applicator than using hands or other devices. This is because the applicator is disposable. The reusable ones are smooth and can easily be cleaned and reused.

2. Dose: it is easy to measure the accurate dose using the applicator. Using another device will result in the wrong dose.

3. Depth: the gel needs to get to somewhere for it to be effective. The applicator will make it easy for the gel to get there without losing some dose to the side.

How To Use Metronidazole Gel And Tablet With Applicator

1. Break the metal seal at the opening of the tube by using the point on the top of the cap.

2. Screw the applicator onto the tube.

3. Squeeze the medicine into the applicator slowly until it is full.

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4. Remove the applicator from the tube. Replace the cap on the tube. For tablet, place the vaginal tablet into the applicator. Wet the vaginal tablet with water for a few seconds.

5. Relax while lying on your back with your knees bent (or in any position that you feel comfortable).

6. Hold the full applicator in one hand. Insert it slowly into the vagina. Stop before it becomes uncomfortable.

7. Slowly press the plunger until it stops.

8. Withdraw the applicator. The medicine will be left behind in the vagina.

9. Remove the applicator from your vagina.