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Will Biaxin XL 500mg treat and cure Bacterial Vaginosis, if ...

 

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Will Biaxin XL 500mg treat and cure Bacterial Vaginosis, if so how long should this medication be taken and should it be taken while I am having my period?

 

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Female , Age: 49

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nothing so far, I am sure I have this condition and have access to this medication, but can't afford a ful blown med exam.

Submitted: 2381 days and 8 hours ago.
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Expert:  Pam replied 2381 days and 8 hours ago.

Hello and Welcome to Just Answer,

Biaxin (Clarithromycin) is not effective for treatment with bacterial vaginosis.
http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic2340.htm

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Pam Russell RN

Expert TypeNurse (RN)
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Answered: 9/28/2006

Experience: 17 years of RN experience. Most of my experience has been Director of Nursing.

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Expert:  Pam replied 2381 days and 8 hours ago.

You can also look at medications that will treat it here...

http://browse.drugs.com/cond-bacterial_vaginosis.html

 
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