Noritate (Metronidazole)
Brand: Noritate
Active Ingredient(s): Metronidazole
Strength: 1 %
Pack Size: 45 g Topical Cream
Store at room temperature.
DIN: 02156091
Manufacturer: Bausch Health (Canada)
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Description
Noritate (Metronidazole) is an antibiotic. It is typically used to treat teat rosacea (rosacea is a chronic skin disease that affects the middle third of the face with persistent redness over the areas of the face and nose that normally blush: mainly the forehead, the chin and the lower half of the nose. The tiny blood vessels in these areas enlarge (dilate) and become more visible through the skin, appearing like tiny red lines). It may also have other uses.
Additional information
Noritate (Metronidazole) is typically applied twice daily, morning and evening to affected areas. However, your doctor or pharmacist may have suggested a different schedule that is more appropriate for you. Important: Follow the instructions on the label. Do not use more of this product, or more often, than prescribed. If you miss a dose, contact your pharmacist. Cleanse and dry affected area before applying medication. After applying metronidazole gel and the medication has dried, cosmetics can be applied. Results should be expected in about three weeks with continuing improvement through nine weeks of treatment. WARNING: This medicine is for external use only. Do not use this medicine in or near the eyes. If this medicine does get into your eyes, wash them out immediately, but carefully, with large amounts of cool tap water. If your eyes still burn or are painful, check with your doctor. Use with caution in patients with liver or blood disease. In addition to its desired action, Noritate (Metronidazole) may cause some side effects, notably: It may cause skin stinging, burning, irritation, dryness, redness, scaling, or itching It may cause watery eyes, eye irritation, rash, skin peeling, skin tightness Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to metronidazole, parabens, or other ingredients of the formulation or other nitroimidazole derivatives (similar agents) Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Pregnant women should try to avoid this agent during the first trimester. If you're planning a pregnancy or become pregnant or breastfeeding, contact your family doctor. A treatment with Noritate (Metronidazole) requires regular monitoring by a doctor. Be sure to see your doctor for all regularly scheduled appointments.Noritate (Metronidazole)
Warning
Each person may react differently to a treatment. If you think this medication may be causing side effects (including those described here, or others), talk to your doctor or pharmacist. He or she can help you to determine whether or not the medication is the source of the problem.
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