Metronidazole

General English name: Metronidazole skin cream

Brand: Acea, Anabact, Metrosa, Metrogel, Rosiced, Rozex, Zyomet

Application: Rosacea – Infectious skin wounds

 

 

Metronidazole skin gel and cream Medication Information

Medication Information: Metronidazole skin gel and cream is used to treat a skin condition called rosacea (sometimes also called acne rosacea). Rosacea is a skin condition that affects parts of the face. Symptoms of rosacea include hot flashes, redness, and small red spots. Although it is similar to acne, it is a different disease.

Metronidazole skin gel is also used to reduce unpleasant odors on infected wounds such as skin ulcers. If you want to know more about metronidazole for infection and metronidazole vaginal gel, see this medicine page.

 

Contraindications to Metronidazole skin gel and cream

• When using metronidazole skin gel and cream, your skin becomes more sensitive, avoid sun exposure in these situations.

Pay attention to the expiration date of metronidazole skin gel and cream, and do not take the medicine if it has expired.

Never give metronidazole skin gel or cream to anyone else, even if you have the same symptoms.

• Do not take more than the dose prescribed by your doctor.
• Check for drug interactions with this product and be sure to tell your doctor what other medication you are taking.

 

Drug interaction of Metronidazole skin gel and cream

Drug interactions may alter drug performance and increase the risk of serious side effects. Make a list of all the medications (including over-the-counter / over-the-counter medications and herbal products, especially blood thinners such as warfarin) that you are taking, and share them with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not change the dose of your medicine without consulting your doctor or stop taking the medicine.

 

Tips to consider before taking Metronidazole skin gel and cream

Some medications are not suitable for people with certain conditions, and some medications may be prescribed if additional treatment is needed; Therefore, before using metronidazole skin gel and cream, your doctor should be aware of the following:

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding.

• If you are taking certain medications. These medicines include all the medicines available, whether you are prescribed them or taking them without a doctor’s prescription, such as herbal medicines and complementary medicines.
• If you have a history of an allergic reaction to a drug.

 

Possible side effects of Metronidazole skin gel and cream

All medications can cause side effects; But many consumers also do not experience any side effects. Some of the side effects go away after a short time of taking the medicine. In case of persistent side effects, the physician should be informed.

Complications that may occur in 1 in 10 people:

Dry and irritated skin

Talk to your doctor if you experience symptoms that you feel are due to metronidazole gel and skin cream.

 

How to store Metronidazole skin gel and cream

• Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.
• Keep the medicine in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct sunlight.