Generic name:metronidazole (topical route) [ met-roe-NYE-da-zole ]
Drug class:Topical anti-rosacea agents
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Dec 25, 2021.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Metrocream
- Metrogel
- Metrolotion
- Noritate
- Rosadan
- Rosadan Cream Kit
- Rozex
- Vitazol
Available Dosage Forms:
- Gel/Jelly
- Cream
- Lotion
Therapeutic Class: Antiacne Antibacterial
Chemical Class: Nitroimidazole
Uses for Metrogel
Metronidazole topical gel is used to treat inflammatory lesions (pimples and red bumps) caused by rosacea. Rosacea is a skin disease that causes redness and pimples on your nose, cheeks, chin, and forehead.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using Metrogel
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of metronidazole topical gel in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established.
Geriatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of metronidazole topical gel in the elderly. However, elderly patients are more sensitive to the effects of this medicine than younger adults.
Interactions with medicines
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if a...
