TAM (Treatments and Medicines) NHS Highland
Important: Therapy notes
Other vaginal infections (Formulary: Sexual Health)
What's new / Latest updates
14/01/26 (v1.1):
- Changed 'For recurrent bacterial vaginosis alternative, non-antimicrobial vaginal gels such as Balance Activ BV® and Relactagel® may be useful' to 'For recurrent bacterial vaginosis alternative, non-antimicrobial vaginal gels such as Balance Activ BV® and lactic acid 45mg/g vaginal gel may be useful'.
Refer to Genital-tract infections guidance.
For recurrent bacterial vaginosis alternative, non-antimicrobial vaginal gels such as Balance Activ BV® and lactic acid 45mg/g vaginal gel may be useful.
Important: Therapy notes
- Dequalinium chloride vaginal tablets can be used off label for treatment resistant or recurrent vaginal candidiasis.
Important: Formulation and dosage details
Formulation:
Dosage:
By vagina, bacterial vaginosis, 10mg once daily for 6 days, inserted at night.
As per SMC 1194/16: Treatment of bacterial vaginosis.
SMC restriction: In patients for whom the initial treatment is not effective or well tolerated.