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Metronidazole topical Alternatives Compared

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Metronidazole topical Doxycycline Finacea
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Metronidazole topical Doxycycline Finacea azelaic acid

Prescribed for Rosacea, Perioral Dermatitis, Bacterial Vaginosis. 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.

More about Metronidazole topical More about Doxycycline More about Finacea (azelaic acid)
Generic Status

Lower-cost generic is available

Lower-cost generic is available

Lower-cost generic is available
Availability

Prescription only

Prescription only

Prescription only
Ratings & Reviews

Metronidazole topical has an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from a total of 301 ratings on Drugs.com. 53% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 26% reported a negative effect.

Doxycycline has an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from a total of 1546 ratings on Drugs.com. 51% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 26% reported a negative effect.

Finacea has an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from a total of 60 ratings on Drugs.com. 74% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 14% reported a negative effect.

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Drug Class
Side Effects

See the full metronidazole topical side effects document.

See the full doxycycline side effects document.

See the full Finacea side effects document.
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 10 capsule
Dosage hyclate 100 mg
Per Unit* $2.33
Cost* $23.30

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Quantity 50 gram(s)
Dosage 15%
Per Unit* $8.05
Cost* $402.25

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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** View glossary of terms
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

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.
D
Category D Positive evidence of risk

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

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.
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 192 drugs are known to interact with doxycycline:

  • 14 major drug interactions (40 brand and generic names)
  • 148 moderate drug interactions (1846 brand and generic names)
  • 30 minor drug interactions (123 brand and generic names)

A total of 2 drugs are known to interact with Finacea:

  • 2 moderate drug interactions (11 brand and generic names)
Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • Consumption of alcoholic beverages or products containing alcohol or propylene glycol during... View more

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 View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications.

N/A

N/A

N/A
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