Non-inferiority, per protocol comparison of effectiveness of boric acid to metronidazole at day 17 as measured by Nugent score in 16-50 year olds with a z-based confidence interval for the difference of two proportions day 17 [clinicaltrials_resource:50a4f5856da145b73ff7c06e79bb7bdb]

1 gram emollient cream to be inserted intravaginally qhs (once before bed) for 10 days or less if intolerable side effects occur.

Non-inferiority, per protocol comparison of effectiveness of boric acid to metronidazole at day 17 as measured by Nugent score in 16-50 year olds with a z-based confidence interval for the difference of two proportions day 17 [clinicaltrials_resource:50a4f5856da145b73ff7c06e79bb7bdb]

1 gram emollient cream to be inserted intravaginally qhs (once before bed) for 10 days or less if intolerable side effects occur.