Metronidazole / Clotrimazole Pessary

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 Pessary 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)

One pessary to be inserted into the vagina OD.

⚠️ 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.

Available Branded Equivalents in Kenya

Infa-V Ointment (KES 0.00) Infa-V Pessaries (KES 0.00)

Provided as a clinical reference by MyDrugIndex Kenya.

Always consult your doctor or registered pharmacist.