Gynaecology
Bacterial Vaginosis
Milky vaginal discharge for about 2 weeks with suprapubic pain and backache; examination unremarkable.
- ICD-10
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- Source
- OPD handbook p.134
- Status
- Draft
Not yet reviewed by a clinician. Check doses and brands against current national guidelines before use.
Symptoms
- Milky vaginal discharge (2 weeks in the sample)
- Pain in the suprapubic area
- Backache
Diagnosis
- General physical examination unremarkable
Treatment
Step 1 of 4
1. Antibiotics
- Metronidazole and doxycycline for 7 days
Prescription
DoxycyclineTetracycline antibiotic
Dose1+1 (morning, evening)
Brand Tab Adoxa 100 mg
7 days
Also sold as Adoxa, Vibramycin
Step 2 of 4
2. Pain relief
Prescription
Step 3 of 4
3. Vitamin D (backache)
- Inj D3, one ampoule in milk once a week for 4 weeks (Urdu note)
Prescription
Vitamin D3 injectionSupplement
Dose1 ampoule in milk
Brand Inj D3
once a week for 4 weeks
Also sold as D3 (200,000 IU), D3 200,000 IU/mL
Step 4 of 4
4. Counselling
- Take care of cleanliness / hygiene