Metronidazole - Topical
Brand Names
MetroCream, MetroGel, MetroLotion
Metronidazole *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects
How to Use
Do not use this drug in or
near the eyes
. Watering of the eyes may occur when the drug is
using too close to the eyes.
If this drug 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 family doctor.
Before applying this drug, thoroughly wash the effected area - s with
a mild, nonirritating cleanser, rinse well and gently pat dry.
To use:
-
After washing the effected area - s, apply this drug with your
fingertips.
-
Apply and rub in a thin film of drug, using enough to cover the
effected area - s lightly
You must apply the drug
to the whole area usually effected by rosacea, not just to the pimples themselves
.
-
Wash the drug off your hands.
To help keep your rosacea under control,
keep using
this drug for the full time of treat
. You may have to continue
using this drug every day for 9 weeks or longer
Do not miss any doses
.
Dosage
The dose of
topical metronidazole will be various for various diseaseds
Follow your family doctor's orders or the directions on the label
. The following
information includes only the average doses of topical metronidazole
If your dose is various, do not change it
unless your
family doctor tells you to do so.
-
For topical
dosage forms - cream, gel,
and lotion:
-
For rosacea:
-
Adults Apply to the effected area - s of skin two times a day,
morning and evening, for nine weeks.
-
Children Use and dose must be determined by your family doctor.
Missed dose If you miss a dose of this drug, apply it as
soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the
missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.
Storage To store this drug:
-
Keep out of the reach of children.
-
Store away from heat and direct light.
-
Keep the drug from freezing.
-
Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure
that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.
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