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METROCREAM (METRONIDAZOLE)
- Acne rosacea
0.75 % topical cream
- Apply a thin layer to the affected area(s) by topical route 2 times per day in the morning and evening
0.75 % topical cream
- Apply a thin layer to the affected area(s) by topical route 2 times per day in the morning and evening
1 % topical cream
- Apply a thin layer to the affected area(s) by topical route once daily
0.75 % topical
- Apply a thin layer to the affected area(s) by topical route 2 times per day in the morning and evening
Acne rosacea
- Apply a thin layer to the affected area(s) by topical route 2 times per day in the morning and evening
- None
Contraindicated
- None
Severe
Moderate
- None
- None
Contraindicated
- None
Severe
Moderate
- Blood dyscrasias
METROCREAM (METRONIDAZOLE)
- Acne rosacea
- None
- None
More Frequent
Severe
Less Severe
- None
- Dry skin
- Eye tearing
- Headache disorder
- Skin inflammation
- Skin irritation
- Stinging of skin
Less Frequent
Severe
Less Severe
Rare / Very Rare
Severe
- None
Less Severe
- None
Contraindicated
None
Severe Precaution
None
Management or Monitoring Precaution
Metronidazole (topical)
No safety and efficacy data established.
- 1 Day – 18 Years
- No safety and efficacy data established.
Metronidazole
- Severity Level:
2
- Additional Notes: Crosses placenta; recom when alternate treatment inadequate; insuff human data
Contraindicated
None
| General | Excretion Potential | Effect on Infant | Notes |
| None |
Precaution Exists
Metronidazole (topical, Vaginal)
Serum levels of topical form minimal, effects to infant unknown.
| General | Excretion Potential | Effect on Infant | Notes |
| Evaluate use carefully | Excreted | Not known; no or inclusive data | Serum levels of topical form minimal, effects to infant unknown. |
No Known Risk
None
| General | Excretion Potential | Effect on Infant | Notes |
| None |
Contraindicated
None
Precaution Exists
None
No Known Risk
None
- None
| Acne rosacea | |
| L71.0 | Perioral dermatitis |
| L71.9 | Rosacea, unspecified |
| 0-9 | A-Z |
|---|---|
| L71.0 | Perioral dermatitis |
| L71.9 | Rosacea, unspecified |
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