Obstetrics and Gynaecological Infections
Trichomoniasis

Trichomoniasis

Likely Causative Organism

Trichomonas vaginalis

Empiric Antibiotics

  • 400mg PO q8h for 7 days OR
  • 2gm PO as single dose

Alternative Antibiotics

Tinidazole 2gm oral single dose

OR, FOR TREATMENT FAILURE

If 2nd failure: Metronidazole 2gm Oral OD for 3-5 days

Clinical Information

If post-partum and breastfeeding: Not advisable to breastfeed during treatment. May resume breastfeeding after 24 hrs of the last dose