 Taken orally, or as a vaginal pessary, it is used in the treatment of a wide range of infections of the genito-urinary tract, especially if there is no accurate diagnosis available.For example, it may be used in the treatment of women exhibiting vaginal discharge where there is uncertainty as to whether the cause is "Trichomonas vaginalis" or "Candida" strains such as "Candida albicans".Side effects appear to be minimal or non-existent and it has a safe toxicological profile.