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Metronidazole 0.75% Vag prep
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Metronidazole 0.75% Vag prep — brands, prices, indication, dosage and side effects available in Bangladesh.
Description
Metronidazole 0.75% Vag prep is an antibiotic used to treat acne and some skin infections. It helps to reduce the number of pimples. This medicine stops the bacteria from growing, which helps to resolve your symptoms. Metronidazole 0.75% Vag prep is meant for external use only. It should be applied only to the affected area of the skin as per the dosage and schedule prescribed by your doctor. In order to get the most benefit, apply it regularly and preferably at the same time each day. Do not use larger amounts or apply it more often or for a longer duration than directed. This will only increase the risk of side effects. You may have to use it for a long time (up to 3 months) before your acne starts to improve. Be patient and keep using it every day. Common side effects include application site reactions like minor burning, stinging or irritation. These are usually temporary and resolve quickly. Consult your doctor if any of these persist or if your condition does not improve. Before using it, inform your doctor if you have any previous history of allergy to it or any other medicine. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using it. Avoid any contact with your eyes, nose or mouth. Rinse it off with water if you accidentally get the medicine in these areas. Metronidazole 0.75% Vag prep is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria and other microorganisms that cause skin infections by damaging their DNA.
Indications
• Acne
Mechanism of action
Metronidazole is converted to reduction products that interact w/ DNA to cause destruction of helical DNA structure and strand leading to a protein synthesis inhibition and cell death in susceptible organisms. It is active against most anaerobic protozoa, some gm+ve, gm-ve and facultative anaerobes.
Dosage
Adult Dose: Topical/Cutaneous Bacterial vaginosis Adult: As 0.75% gel: Apply to affected area intravaginally one applicatorful once daily or bid for 5 days.
Administration
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the gel. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.
Missed dose
If you miss a dose of Metronidazole 0.75% Vag prep, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Side effects
>10% Bacterial infection (12%) 1-10% Headache (7%),Pruritus (6%),Abdominal pain (5%),Nausea (3%),Dysmenorrhea (3%),Pharyngitis (2%),Rash (1%),Diarrhea (1%),Breast pain (1%),Metrorrhagia (1%)
Precautions & warnings
No interaction found/established You have been prescribed Metronidazole 0.75% Vag prep for the treatment of Acne. Avoid getting Metronidazole 0.75% Vag prep in the eyes or nostrils or mouth. If it happens, rinse it out with plenty of warm water. It may cause skin irritation and rash. If this happens, use it less frequently or stop using it for a few days. If irritation persists, consult your doctor. Do not drink alcohol during or for 2-3 days after treatment with this medicine. You may develop nausea, vomiting, flushing and headache. Avoid exposing the treated areas to strong sunlight as this can make the treatment less effective.
Contraindications
Metronidazole is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to Metronidazole or other Nitroimidazole derivatives.
Drug interactions
Concurrent use w/ disulfiram may produce psychotic reactions. May potentiate the effect of oral anticoagulants. May increase risk of lithium toxicity. May reduce the renal clearance resulting to increased toxicity of 5-fluorouracil. May increase serum levels of ciclosporin. May increase plasma levels of busulfan resulting to severe busulfan toxicity. Enhanced metabolism w/ phenobarbital and phenytoin resulting to decreased serum concentrations.
Food interactions
No interaction found/established
Use in pregnancy
[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Metronidazole 0.75% Vag prep is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Use in lactation
[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Metronidazole 0.75% Vag prep is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. The baby's skin should not come into direct contact with the treated area of skin. Water-miscible cream/gel is preferred as ointments may expose the baby to harmful effects of Metronidazole 0.75% Vag prep via licking.
Renal / hepatic impairment
No interaction found/established No interaction found/established
Common questions
Which gel or cream contains clindamycin and adapalene for acne pls tell the gel or cream which contains these so that i can start my treatment i expect a reply For Acne- Faceclin Gel For application twice daily over affected area. Please,Tell me any cream or gel which can be used both as moisturizer and anti-acne Can use moisturiser meant for acne skin : Bioderma sebium hydra Hello, Sir/Ma'am I am using a Nedoxin gel with sebmed soap for acne but there is no results please suggest some combination of nadoxin gel for worst acne ( oily skin) Peroclin gel at night over pimples I have been facing severe acne problem for five years and treatment was taken from Safdarjung hospital. Medicines were fash gel and oxidoben gel. For Pimples/Acne apply: - Aclind Gel / Faceclin Gel / D?ACNE Plus gel for application twice daily over affected area.Face wash with Rejuglow Facewash/ Episoft OC Cleanser/ Saslic DS Wash. Tab. Limcee 500mg once daily for one month. Tab. Ascazin twice daily for one month. Combination peels can be performed by a dermatologist in order to improve pimples , marks and scars . Contact : Skin Aid Clinic Gurgaon , 9XXXXXXBlood Test- Serum Insulin Fasting & PP. acne and bake acne and chest akne Nadoxin gel at night over pimples Suggest me good Lotion/cream/gel for cureing acne and their spot marks Apply aloevera gel mixed with almond oil I am suffering scene problems for a long time Use Nadoxin gel at night over acne I have back and butt acne also i have dark bikini area Use nadoxin gel at night over acne