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Metronidazole is an antibiotic taken by mouth for the treatment of bacterial vaginosis (BV) or certain sexually transmitted infections (STI).
Nitrofurantoin is an antibiotic used to treat or prevent lower urinary tract infections.
Medications for the treatment of symptoms caused by yeast and fungal infections are available “over-the-counter” (OTC). This medication handout provides information about treatment with topical creams and vaginal inserts. For information about oral treatment, see fluconazole handout.
Acyclovir (Zovirax®) and Valacyclovir are antiviral medications taken by mouth for the treatment of genital herpes.