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Metronidazole Gel

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Rosacea

What is metronidazole?

Metronidazole is used to treat rosacea (a skin disease that causes redness, flushing, and pimples on the face). Metronidazole is in a class of medications called nitroimidazole antimicrobials. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

How should this medicine be used?

Metronidazole comes as a cream, lotion, or gel to be applied to your skin. Metronidazole is usually applied once or twice a day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you don't understand. Use metronidazole exactly as directed. Do not use more or less of it or use it more often than prescribed by your doctor.

Do not use metronidazole topical in your eyes, mouth, or vagina.

Be careful not to get metronidazole gel, cream, or lotion in your eyes or mouth. If you do get metronidazole in your eyes, wash with plenty of water and contact your doctor.

Wash the affected skin area before applying the medication. Apply a thin layer of the cream, gel, or lotion to the affected area and rub it in gently. You may use cosmetics on the affected area after waiting at least 5 minutes for the medication to dry.

What special precautions should I follow?

Before using metronidazole,

  • Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to metronidazole or any of the ingredients in metronidazole topical preparations. Ask your pharmacist for a list of the ingredients.
  • Tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take while using metronidazole Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
  • Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had a central nervous system condition (diseases of the spinal cord or brain) or a blood disease.
  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding. If you become pregnant while using metronidazole, call your doctor.

What side effects can this medication cause?

Metronidazole may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

  • increased skin redness, dryness, burning, irritation, or stinging
  • Teary Eyes
  • Pink Eye
  • Nausea

Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:

  • Numbness, Pain, Burning, or Tingling in Your Hands or Feet
  • Rash
  • Itching
  • Hives

Metronidazole may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while using this medication.

If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online (https://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch) or by phone (1-800-332-1088).

🔗 Reference: https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a682244.html