Generic Metrogel-Vaginal®
What is metronidazole?
Metronidazole is used to treat vaginal infections such as bacterial vaginosis (an infection caused from too much of certain bacteria in the vagina). 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 gel to be used in the vagina. Metronidazole is usually used as a single dose at bedtime (Nuvessa) or once daily for 5 consecutive days at bedtime (MetroGel Vaginal, Vandazole). Metronidazole is also used twice daily for 5 days (MetroGel Vaginal). Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Use metronidazole exactly as directed. Do not use more or less of it or use it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Be careful not to get metronidazole gel in your eyes, mouth, or on your skin. If you do get it in your eyes, wash them with cool water and contact your doctor.
Do not have vaginal intercourse or use other vaginal products (such as tampons or douches) during your treatment with the vaginal gel.
Metronidazole gel for the vagina comes with a special applicator. Read the instructions provided with it and follow these steps:
What special precautions should I follow?
Antes de usar el metronidazol,
What side effects can this medication cause?
El metronidazol puede causar efectos secundarios. Informe a su médico si cualquiera de estos síntomas se vuelve severo o no desaparece:
Algunos efectos secundarios pueden ser graves. Si experimenta alguno de los síntomas siguientes, llame a su médico inmediatamente:
El metronidazol puede ocasionar otros efectos secundarios. Llame a su médico si experimenta algún problema inusual mientras usa este medicamento.
Si desarrolla un efecto secundario grave, usted o su doctor puede enviar un informe al programa de divulgación de efectos adversos 'MedWatch' de la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos (FDA, por su sigla en inglés) en la página de Internet (https://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch) o por teléfono al 1-800-332-1088.
🔗 Reference: https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a617051.html