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MetroLotion®
(metronidazole) Topical Lotion, 0.75%

FOR TOPICAL USE ONLY
(NOT FOR OPHTHALMIC USE)

DRUG DESCRIPTION

MetroLotion® (metronidazole lotion) Topical Lotion contains metronidazole, USP, at a concentration of 7.5 mg per gram (0.75% w/w) in a lotion consisting of benzyl alcohol, carbomer 941, cyclomethicone, glycerin, glyceryl stearate, light mineral oil, PEG-100 stearate, polyethylene glycol 400, potassium sorbate, purified water, steareth-21, stearyl alcohol, and sodium hydroxide and/or lactic acid to adjust pH.

Metronidazole is an imidazole and is classified therapeutically as an antipro-tozoal and antibacterial agent. Chemically, metronidazole is 2-methyl-5-nitro- 1H-imidazole-1-ethanol. The molecular formula is C6H9N3O3 and molecular weight is 171.16. Metronidazole is represented by the following structural formula:

MetroLotion® (metronidazole) Structural Formula Illustration

Brand Name: Metrolotion
Generic Name: Metronidazole Lotion

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