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Article: First generic metronidazole vaginal gel.(Updates)(medication for bacterial vaginosis developed by QLT Inc.)(Brief article)
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- FDA Consumer
- Article date:
- January 1, 2007
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The FDA has approved the first generic version of MetroGel-Vaginal (metronidazole vaginal gel), a treatment for bacterial vaginosis.
Bacterial vaginosis is a condition in women that is characterized by vaginal discharge and results from an overgrowth of bacteria in the vagina.
"Metronidazole vaginal gel is a widely-used antibacterial preparation, and its generic version can bring significant ...