What is Nuvessa ?

Nuvessa (metronidazole vaginal gel, 1.3%) is an antimicrobial agent indicated for the treatment of bacterial vaginosis in non-pregnant women. This prescription medication is administered intravaginally and works by eradicating anaerobic bacteria associated with the condition, thereby reducing symptoms and preventing infection-related complications.

• Vaginal burning, itching, pain, discomfort, or discharge
• Seizures
• Sharp stomach cramps or pain
• Vaginal itching or burning.
• Numbness, tingling, or burning pain in your hands, arms, legs, or feet
• Change in how much or how often you urinate, difficult or painful urination
• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

• Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.
• This medicine may cause brain or nervous system problems, including peripheral neuropathy, encephalopathy, seizures, meningitis, or vision problems.
• Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.
• Do not have sex while you are being treated with this medicine. Some vaginal infections are spread during sex. To keep from passing the infection back and forth, your partner may also need to have treatment for the infection.
• Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.
• Vaginal routeKeep using this medicine for the full time of treatment, even if your symptoms improve after the first few doses. Do not stop using the medicine if your menstrual period begins during your treatment time. Use sanitary pads rather than tampons.
• Vaginal routeThis medicine may leak out of your vagina during the day. You may wear a sanitary pad to protect your clothing, but do not use a tampon.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, or if you have liver disease, blood problems, nerve problems, eye or vision problems, or seizures.
• Your doctor may tell you to stop breastfeeding, and pump and discard your breast milk during treatment and for 48 hours after the last dose.
• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.