What medication is used for aerobic vaginitis?

Jun 12, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

I have aerobic bacterial vaginitis and would like to treat it with medication. Could you please tell me what drugs are used for aerobic bacterial vaginitis?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhao Xiaodong
The treatment of aerobic vaginitis typically involves the use of antibiotics and other supportive medications. The following are specific drug recommendations: 1. **Antibiotics**: Broad-spectrum antibiotics such as cefoperazone, cefepime, cefpirome, ceftriaxone, and cefozopran are effective against aerobic bacterial infections. Other commonly used antibiotic options include metronidazole tablets, clindamycin hydrochloride tablets, and tinidazole tablets. Patients taking metronidazole should avoid alcohol consumption to prevent a disulfiram-like reaction. 2. **Probiotics**: Oral or locally applied probiotic preparations can help restore the healthy balance of vaginal flora and reduce the opportunity for aerobic bacterial overgrowth. Please note that before initiating any medication, bacterial culture and antibiotic susceptibility testing of vaginal secretions should be performed, and targeted drugs should be selected based on the results.