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METROGEL®
(metronidazole) Gel, 1%

For topical use only. Not for oral, ophthalmic or intravaginal use.

DRUG DESCRIPTION

METROGEL® (metronidazole gel), 1% contains metronidazole, USP. Chemically, metronidazole is 2-methyl-5-nitro-1 H-imidazole-1-ethanol. The molecular formula for metronidazole is C6H9N3O3. It has the following structural formula:

 

METROGEL® (metronidazole) Structural Formula Illustration

Metronidazole has a molecular weight of 171.16. It is a white to pale yellow crystalline powder. It is slightly soluble in alcohol and has a solubility in water of 10 mg/mL at 20°C. Metronidazole is a member of the imidazole class of antibacterial agents and is classified as an antiprotozoal and anti-bacterial agent.

METROGEL® (metronidazole gel), 1% is an aqueous gel; each gram contains 10 mg of metronidazole in a base of betadex, edetate disodium, hydroxyethyl cellulose, methylparaben, niacinamide, phenoxyethanol, propylene glycol, propylparaben and purified water.

Brand Name: Metrogel
Generic Name: Metronidazole

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