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Metronidazole (Topical)

Brand Names : MetroCream, MetroGel, MetroLotion

Description and Brand Names | Before Using | Proper Use | Precautions | Side Effects

Category
  • Antirosacea agent, topical
Description

Topical metronidazole (me-troe-NI-da-zole) is applied to the skin in adults to help control rosacea (roe-ZAY-she-ah) , also known as acne rosacea and �adult acne.� This medicine helps to reduce the redness of the skin and the number of pimples, usually found on the face, in patients with rosacea.

Topical metronidazole is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage forms:

    Topical
  • Cream (U.S. and Canada)
  • Gel (U.S. and Canada)
  • Lotion (U.S.)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S. -

  • MetroCream
  • MetroGel
  • MetroLotion

In Canada -

  • MetroCream
  • MetroGel

   

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Metronidazole: Before Using



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