Metrogyl Gel - 30gm

About the drug:

Metronidazole belongs to Nitroimidazoles class of antibiotics.  It is a unique drug having three distinct features i.e. antibiotic, antiprotozoal and amebicide action. These extraordinary features make it effective against various sorts of infections. Metronidazole is a drug of choice for first episodes of mild to moderate clostridium difficile infection.

Uses of the drug:

Metronidazole gel is used to treat the skin condition called Rosacea (acne Rosacea). Rosacea is a skin condition that causes flushing, redness and small lumpy red spots.

Working of the drug:

Metronidazole is active against both bacteria and protozoa. It enters into the bacterial or protozoa cell by passive diffusion and is converted into its active form.  It binds with the bacteria’s DNA and disrupts it helical structure which subsequently results in bacterial or protozoa death. Metrogyl gel -30 gm aims to inhibit the bacterial nucleic acid synthesis that causes bacterial death.

It is active against various bacterial strains few of them are mentioned below:

• Fusobacterium spp
• Clostridium spp
• Peptostreptococcus spp
• Prevotella spp

Metronidazole:

Metronidazole is a potent drug with least side effects and has an excellent patient compliance. It cures the unpleasant odor of skin ulcers and acne Rosacea. 

Manufacturer:

Metrogyl gel is manufactured by Unique Pharmaceuticals, a popular pharmaceutical giant and is available on our website alldaychemist.com in multiple packs.

Dosage form and strength:

Metronidazole is available in following strength preparation on our website:

• Metrogyl gel 30 gm
• Roza Gel 30 gm

To buy Metrogyl gel -30 gm online, visit alldaychemist.com.

Before using the drug:

You should not take Metronidazole if you:

• are allergic to Metronidazole 
• are prone to allergies
• ever had an allergic reaction to any skin preparation
• are pregnant
•  are planning to become pregnant
• are breast feeding

Dosage:

How much to take the drug?

Always apply the medicine as instructed by your prescriber. Generally, it is applied once or twice a day after the area has been cleaned. Apply medicine timely and complete the full treatment course. Always apply the medicine as instructed by the prescriber. Generally, it is applied once or twice a day after the area has been cleaned. Apply medicine timely and complete the full treatment course.

How to take the drug?

Metrogyl 30 mg is applied exactly as prescribed by your prescriber.

• Wash your hands and face before applying the metrogyl gel 30gm so as to make them clean and hygienic
• Dry the skin using a soft towel and apply a thin film over the affected area of your skin
• Gently rub it into the inflamed skin well
• Wash your hands once you finish handling the medication
• Do not apply near the your eyes, mouth, and other mucous membranes area of your body
• Do not use large amounts of this medication or apply it more often than prescribed

How long to take it?

Use this medicine as long as prescribed by the doctor.

Overdose:

If overdose, immediately consult with your concerned doctor. Take medical help as soon as possible if you encounter any bizarre reaction.

Missed dose:

Try to apply the medicine at the same time each day. This reduces the chances of missing dose. Talk to your prescriber if you miss the dose. Do not double up the dose in order to catch up with the previous one.

Side –effects:

Every medicine shows some side effects, same way this drug also have some undesired effects with it. Metronidazole shows common side effects such as:

• Skin irritation
• Dryness

Drug interactions:

Always inform your prescriber about the drugs you are taking till date. Give a complete list of prescription or (OTC) non prescription drugs and any other disease conditions. This way, health care specialist is able to decide and give you the list of drugs and other things that may interact with gel 30gm. Drugs listed below may interact with metrogyl and can hinder its normal functioning:

• Phenobarbital
• Warfarin
• Cimetidine
• Phenytoin
• Disulfiram
• Lithium

Warning:

Things to remember:

• Always take the medicine as per prescription
• Don’t use the expired drug
• This medicine can increase your skin sensitivity so avoid strong sun light and sunbeds by using sunscreen cream
• Don’t share your medicine with anybody, even if they have the same symptoms
• Always store the medicine at the temperature as mentioned on the leaflet provided your medication and away from moisture, direct-heat and sun-light