How long does Metronidazole take to work?

Metronidazole is an antibiotic used to treat a number of different infections. Some of the infections it treats include mouth infections, such as dental abscesses, skin infections, and bacterial vaginosis (BV). A highly effective antibiotic that comes in tablet, liquid, gel, cream, and suppository form, Metronidazole is available only via prescription. In this article we explain how long it takes for metronidazole to start taking effect for the treatment of bacterial vaginosis and other infections.

Key Takeaways

Metronidazole Starts Working Quickly:

This antibiotic typically begins to work within a few days, whether treating bacterial vaginosis (BV) or dental infections. You might notice symptoms improving after just a couple of days.

Complete the Full Course:

Even if you feel better before finishing your prescribed course, it's important to continue taking Metronidazole as directed to fully eliminate the infection.

Treatment Time Varies:

The duration of treatment with Metronidazole depends on the type of infection. For BV, a typical course is seven days, but other infections may require different lengths of treatment.

How long does Metronidazole take to work?

The time Metronidazole takes to work will depend on what it has been prescribed to treat.

Different infections will take different treatment times and courses of antibiotics.

How long does Metronidazole take to work for bacterial vaginosis?

For bacterial vaginosis (BV) you will normally be prescribed a seven-day course of antibiotics where you will take one tablet, twice a day. At the end of this period, all symptoms of BV should have cleared up, although you will probably notice an improvement after only a couple of days.

How long does Metronidazole take to work for dental infections?

Metronidazole usually starts working within a few days, especially for serious infections like dental issues. However, it might take a bit longer before you notice an improvement in your symptoms.

Should I keep taking Metronidazole if my symptoms have cleared?

Yes. Even after symptoms appear to have cleared, you should always take antibiotics as prescribed, ensuring that you always finish the full course.

While symptoms may clear prior to the end of the course the infection itself does. If you stop taking antibiotics early you could potentially not have cleared up the full infection, which could lead to a return in symptoms.

Where can I get Metronidazole?

As Metronidazole is a prescription-only drug you will need to get a prescription from your doctor. Once you have completed our online consultation and if your prescription is approved by one of our registered prescribers, you can purchase your medication online from UK Meds. 

Our packet of Metronidazole comes in a pack of 17 tablets with a strength of 400mg so you will be able to clear up any infection you have in no time.

Customer Experience: Ordering Bacterial Vaginosis Medication & Thrush Medication Online at UK Meds

See first hand how UK Meds customers have found their experience of ordering BV & thrush medication with us in the videos below:

Source

• NHS - Common Questions about Metronidazole

• Drugs.com - How Long Does Metronidazole Take to Work?

• Patient.info - Metronidazole for Infection

• Verywell Health - Metronidazole for Bacterial Vaginosis