Trichomoniasis is not caused by a yeast infection although it sometimes mistakenly is though that it is.
Trichomoniasis is caused by the Trichomonas vaginalis parasite, while yeast infections are caused by a fungus (usually the candida yeast).
These are two distinct types of organisms that exist and reproduce in different ways.
Trichomoniasis is also a strictly sexually transmitted infection.
A man can get rid of trichomoniasis the same way a woman can get rid of trichomoniasis which is by way of taking an antibiotic pill called Metronidazole.
The way you get tested for trichomoniasis is by looking at a sample of vaginal fluid for women or urine for men under a microscope.
If the parasite can be seen under the microscope, no further tests are needed.
If this test isn't conclusive, tests called rapid antigen tests and nucleic acid amplification may be used.
Once you begin taking metronidazole for trichomoniasis it usually cures the trichomoniasis within 7 to 10 days.
The best treatment and most common treatment for trichomoniasis is to take a pill known as metronidazole (Flagyl) or tinidazole (Tindamax).
The most common antibiotic that kills trichomoniasis is metronidazole.
Trichomoniasis is usually treated quickly and easily with antibiotics.
Most people are prescribed an antibiotic called metronidazole which is very effective if taken correctly.
You'll usually have to take metronidazole twice a day, for 5 to 7 days.
Sometimes this antibiotic can be prescribed in a single, larger dose.
It usually takes around 10 to 11 Flagyl pills to cure trichomoniasis.
A single 2 g dose of oral metronidazole is the recommended first-line treatment of trichomoniasis, with a 7-day dose (400 or 500 mg twice daily for 7 days) as second-line treatment.
When taking antibiotics for the trich the trich usually goes away within 7 to 10 days after beginning taking of the antibiotics.
The STD that metronidazole treats is trichomoniasis.
Yes you do take all 4 Metronidazole pills at once.
You will receive 4 white metronidazole pills (500mg each).
Take all 4 pills at the same time with a full glass of water.
The metronidazole 500 mg is an antibiotic that is used to treat bacterial and parasite infections.
Although the metronidazole 500 mg cannot treat the flu or cold virus.
Metronidazole is an antibiotic that is used to treat bacterial infections of the vagina, stomach, liver, skin, joints, brain and spinal cord, lungs, heart, or bloodstream.
Metronidazole is also used to treat trichomoniasis, a sexually transmitted disease caused by a parasite.
Metronidazole capsules and tablets are used to treat infections of the reproductive system, gastrointestinal (GI) tract, skin, heart, bone, joint, lung, blood, nervous system, and other areas of the body.
Metronidazole capsules and tablets are also used to treat sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
What should I avoid while taking metronidazole?
Do not drink alcohol or consume food or medicines that contain propylene glycol while you are taking metronidazole.
You may have unpleasant side effects such as headaches, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and flushing (warmth, redness, or tingly feeling).
This medication should take effect within 1 to 2 hours, and while effects may not be visibly noticed immediately, but gradual improvements are usually noticable after a few days.
Metronidazole tablets may make you feel drowsy, dizzy, confused or affect your vision, cause fits or hallucinations.
Make sure you are not affected before you drive, operate machinery or take part in any activities where these may put you or others at risk.