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

Doxycycline is an effective antibiotic that treats a wide range of infections. However, it is not usually recommended for children aged less than eight nor in pregnant women in the last half of... View more

Prescribed for Rosacea. Finacea may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription only

Prescription only

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

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Drug Class

Side Effects

See the full metronidazole topical side effects document.

See the full doxycycline side effects document.

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Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 55 gram(s)
Dosage 1%
Per Unit* $2.64
Cost* $145.38

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Quantity 1 capsule
Dosage hyclate 100 mg
Per Unit* $10.66
Cost* $10.66

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Quantity 50 gram(s)
Dosage 15%
Per Unit* $4.20 - $7.98
Cost* $210.00 - $398.89

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Generic Availability

Yes (this medicine)

Yes (this medicine)

Yes

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Topical cream
  • Topical gel
  • Topical lotion
  • Vaginal gel with applicator
  • Injectable powder for injection
  • Oral capsule
  • Oral delayed release capsule
  • Oral delayed release tablet
  • Oral powder for reconstitution
  • Oral tablet
  • Topical foam
  • Topical gel

Brand Names
MetroCream, MetroGel, MetroGel-Vaginal, MetroLotion, Noritate, Nuvessa, Rosaclear, Rosadan, Vandazole View more Acticlate, Adoxa, Adoxa CK, Adoxa Pak, Adoxa TT, Alodox, Avidoxy, Doryx, Doryx MPC, Doxy 100, Doxy 200, Doxy-Caps, Doxy-D, LymePak, Mondoxyne NL, Monodox, Morgidox, Okebo, Oracea, Oraxyl, Targadox, Uracil, Vibramycin View more Other azelaic acid brands include: Azelex, Finevin

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

23 hours

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.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
B
Category B No proven risk in humans

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D
Category D Positive evidence of risk

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B
Category B No proven risk in humans

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FDA Alerts

N/A

N/A

FDA Alerts (1)

Drug Interactions

A total of 8 drugs are known to interact with metronidazole topical:

  • 1 major drug interactions (2 brand and generic names)
  • 7 moderate drug interactions (26 brand and generic names)

A total of 189 drugs are known to interact with doxycycline:

  • 13 major drug interactions (39 brand and generic names)
  • 146 moderate drug interactions (1808 brand and generic names)
  • 30 minor drug interactions (122 brand and generic names)

A total of 1 drugs are known to interact with Finacea:

  • 1 moderate drug interactions (9 brand and generic names)

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.

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Disease Interactions

No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

First Approval Date

November 22, 1988

December 05, 1967

December 24, 2002

WADA Class

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N/A

N/A

N/A

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