Metronidazole
Metronidazole is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Metronidazole; Generic name: METRONIDAZOLE; Drug class: Nitroimidazole Antimicrobial [EPC].
| Brand name | Metronidazole |
|---|---|
| Generic name | METRONIDAZOLE |
| Drug class | Nitroimidazole Antimicrobial [EPC] |
| Manufacturer | Aurobindo Pharma Limited |
| Used for | INDICATIONS AND USAGE: Metronidazole topical cream is indicated for topical application in the treatment of inflammatory papules and pustules of rosacea. |
| Dosage | DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: Apply and rub in a thin layer of metronidazole topical cream twice daily, morning and evening, to entire affected areas after washing. Areas to be treated should be washed with a mild cleanser before application. Patients may use cosmetics after application of metronidazole topical cream. |
| Active ingredient(s) | METRONIDAZOLE |
| Route | TOPICAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=0b6f6fbd-0292-4c48-a4ae-c24b5f0c8f74 |