Dosage form: topical cream
Drug classes:Topical anti-rosacea agents, Vaginal anti-infectives
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 1, 2022.
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DESCRIPTION
Metronidazole Topical Cream contains metronidazole, USP, at a concentration of 7.5 mg per gram (0.75%) in an emollient cream consisting of emulsifying wax, sorbitol solution, glycerin, isopropyl palmitate, benzyl alcohol, lactic acid and/or sodium hydroxide to adjust pH, and purified water. Metronidazole is a member of the imidazole class of antibacterial agents and is classified therapeutically as an antiprotozoal and antibacterial agent. Chemically, metronidazole is 2-methyl-5-nitro-1 H-imidazole-1-ethanol. The molecular formula is C 6H 9N 3O 3 and molecular weight is 171.16. Metronidazole is represented by the following structural formula:
Metronidazole Cream - Clinical Pharmacology
The mechanisms by which metronidazole acts in the treatment of rosacea are unknown, but appear to include an anti-inflammatory effect.
Indications and Usage for Metronidazole Cream
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