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Comparing MetroGel vs Metronidazole Topical

MetroGel

metronidazole

Metronidazole topical

Prescribed for Rosacea, Perioral Dermatitis. MetroGel may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescribed for Bacterial Vaginitis, Rosacea, Perioral Dermatitis. May also be prescribed off label for Balanoposthitis.

Prescription only

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

Recent helpful reviews
5.7
20 Reviews

For Rosacea Well there isn't a cure, but this sure helps.

7
Big daddy993

For Rosacea Very good results. My skin has not looked this good in a very long time.

8
Anonymous
6.4
138 Reviews

For Rosacea After just one application I felt and saw a noticeable improvement

7
Kjobro

For Rosacea I'm 44 and have had rosacea (untreated) for about 15 years...with pustules mostly the last 2-3 years...one doctor telling me it was adult acne. Anyway, it got really bad after changing my diet to keto, and I knew it should have cleared my skin up but the pustules got so bad. My Dr prescribed the generic gel and within two weeks the pustules were completely goneband another two weeks and skin texture is wonderful, but the redness remains on my cheeks so only 8/10. I'm going to ask my Dr about something else when I go back for the redness. I'd like to know why I waited so long to treat it. This worked great and my skin hasn't been this clear ever in my life. No side effects that I can tell

8
Darktragedy

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Drug Class

Side Effects

See the full MetroGel side effects document.

See the full metronidazole topical side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 55 gram(s)
Dosage 1%
Per Unit* $7.30
Cost* $401.51
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Quantity 45 gram(s)
Dosage 0.75%
Per Unit* $2.41 - $2.84
Cost* $108.43 - $127.92
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Generic Availability

Yes

Yes (this medicine)

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Topical gel
  • Topical kit
  • Topical cream
  • Topical gel
  • Topical lotion
  • Vaginal gel with applicator

Brand Names
Other metronidazole brands include: MetroCream, MetroGel-Vaginal, MetroLotion, Noritate, Nuvessa, Rosaclear, Rosadan, Rozex, Vandazole,... more MetroCream, MetroGel, MetroGel-Vaginal, MetroLotion, Noritate, Nuvessa, Rosaclear, Rosadan, Rozex,... more

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.

N/A

N/A

CSA Schedule**

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N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
B
Category B No proven risk in humans

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.
B
Category B No proven risk in humans

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.

FDA Alerts

N/A

N/A

Drug Interactions

A total of 12 drugs are known to interact with MetroGel:

  • 1 major drug interactions (2 brand and generic names)
  • 11 moderate drug interactions (35 brand and generic names)
  • 0 minor drug interactions (0 brand and generic names)

A total of 12 drugs are known to interact with metronidazole topical:

  • 1 major drug interactions (2 brand and generic names)
  • 11 moderate drug interactions (35 brand and generic names)
  • 0 minor drug interactions (0 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • Consumption of alcoholic beverages or products containing alcohol or propylene glycol during... more
  • Consumption of alcoholic beverages or products containing alcohol or propylene glycol during... more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

November 22, 1988

November 22, 1988

WADA Class

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N/A

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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