What is the best antibiotic for BV?

The best antibiotics for Bacterial Vaginosis target the specific bacteria causing your infection (usually Gardnerella bacteria). Doctors find Metronidazole (Flagyl) to be the most effective at treating Gardnerella bacteria—and helping you feel better fast. If for some reason you prefer not to take oral antibiotics for Bacterial Vaginosis, vaginal Metronidazole (Metrogel) and Clindamycin cream (Cleocin) antibiotics are also available. These topical BV treatments are known to get to work more quickly and produce fewer side effects for anyone prone to antibiotic sensitivity.

Both oral and topical BV antibiotics are FDA-Approved medications available to treat BV. If you find that one BV medication works best for you, you'll be able to let your doctor know upon checkout. Otherwise they'll prescribe a trusted BV antibiotic for you based on your symptoms.