Metrogel Tube (Metronidazole)

Additional information

Metrogel Tube (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, Metrogel Tube (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 Metrogel Tube (Metronidazole) requires regular monitoring by a doctor. Be sure to see your doctor for all regularly scheduled appointments.Metrogel Tube (Metronidazole)