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MetroLotion Drug Center

What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

MetroLotion Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

MetroLotion® (metronidazole) Structural Formula Illustration

MetroLotion® (metronidazole lotion) Topical Lotion is indicated for topical application in the treatment of inflammatory papules and pustules of rosacea.

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What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

MetroLotion Patient Information: Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor if you have severe stinging or burning when you apply metronidazole topical.

Less serious side effects may include:

  • mild burning or stinging when the medication is applied;
  • numbness or tingly feeling in your hands or feet;
  • cough, stuffy nose, sore throat, cold symptoms;
  • vaginal itching or discharge;
  • headache;
  • dry, scaly, or i...

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What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

MetroLotion Consumer Information: Uses

This medication is used on the skin to treat a certain skin disorder known as rosacea, a type of adult acne. It may help to decrease redness, swelling and the number of pimples caused by rosacea.

This medication is an antibiotic. For the treatment of rosacea, metronidazole is believed to work by decreasing swelling (inflammation). Some brands of this medication also contain sunscreens (see also Notes section).

HOW TO USE: Use this medication on the skin only. Wash and dry your hands before and after applying this medication. Wash and dry the area...

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What is MetroLotion Consumer Information?

Warnings - Uses - How to Use - Side Effects - Precautions - Drug Interactions and More

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