Comparing Finacea vs MetroGel
| Finacea Remove Finacea from your drug comparison | MetroGel Remove MetroGel from your drug comparison |
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| Finacea azelaic acid Remove Finacea from your drug comparison | MetroGel metronidazole Remove MetroGel from your drug comparison | ||||||||||||||||
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Prescribed for Rosacea. Finacea may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescribed for Rosacea, Perioral Dermatitis. MetroGel may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & Reviews |
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Side Effects |
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See the full Finacea side effects document. |
See the full MetroGel side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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View all Finacea prices and generic prices |
View all MetroGel prices and generic prices |
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Generic Availability |
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Brand Names |
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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 LifeThe 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 |
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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Pregnancy Category |
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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 1 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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Disease Interactions |
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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 ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
N/A |
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More Information |
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Consumer Resources |
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Professional Resources |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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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.
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.