Comparing Finacea vs MetroGel
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| Finacea (azelaic acid) | MetroGel (metronidazole) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Rosacea. Finacea may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Rosacea, Perioral Dermatitis. MetroGel may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about Finacea (azelaic acid) | More about MetroGel (metronidazole) | ||||||||||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
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Finacea has an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from a total of 82 ratings on Drugs.com. 73% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 16% reported a negative effect. |
MetroGel has an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from a total of 39 ratings on Drugs.com. 53% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 21% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: Finacea side effects in more detail. |
See also: MetroGel side effects in more detail. |
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View all Finacea prices |
View all MetroGel prices |
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| Other azelaic acid brands include: Azelex, Finevin | Other metronidazole brands include: MetroCream, MetroGel-Vaginal, MetroLotion, Noritate, Nuvessa, Rosaclear, Rosadan, Vandazole | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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A total of 2 drugs are known to interact with Finacea:
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A total of 8 drugs are known to interact with MetroGel:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
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December 24, 2002 |
November 22, 1988 |
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| WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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