BASIC (Boric Acid, Alternate Solution for Intravaginal Colonization) Study

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

Boric acid = 600 mg boric acid compounded in emollient cream (1 gram total) to be inserted intravaginally qhs (once before bed) for 10 days or less if intolerable side effects occur.

Metronidazole = 10 % intravaginal cream (Sanofi-Aventis Canada Inc Product DIN 01926861) (for a total of 37.5 mg metronidazole) to be inserted intravaginally qhs (once before bed) for 10 days or less if intolerable side effects occur.