What are the most common uses for metronidazole gel?
Metronidazole gel is usually commonly used to treat acne, lesions and other skin problems related to Rosacea. The drug can also be used to treat bacterial vaginosis. It is sold under the name of Metrogel®. It can also spread to the ears and eyes. Metronidazole gel helps reduce inflammation and redness caused by pink, although it cannot be used near the eye area. Although the condition may not have any visible symptoms when manifested, they usually include further production of vaginal discharge and fish odor in the vaginal area. Metronidazole gel is one of the most prescribed drugs for bacterial vaginosis. The drug can also be prescribed in the form of pills, which is considered more efficient, but also tends to have more side effects. Although gel usually does not have side effects, it may increase the chances of developing yeast vaginosis. For the treatment of rosacea, a thin layer of gel is applied to all affected areas and then carefully wiped into the skin. Usually a special cleaning agent is included in the prescriptionST can be washed and dried before applying the gel.
For the treatment of bacterial vaginosis, metronidazole comes in an applicator used to insert the drug into the vagina. The gel is usually prescribed for administration one to twice a day and usually with one or the only treatment that is taken from bedtime. The standard therapeutic cycle will take five days.
In addition to the potential for yeast vaginosis in patients using metronidazole gel for bacterialvaginosis, there are several other rare side effects. These include nausea, vomiting, rash and diarrhea. Patients may also experience discomfort in the pelvic area or flatulence and gas in the abdomen.
The use of metronidazole for Rosacea can also lead to several side effects. The smallest of them are discomfort at the site of an application that may include dryness, itching, stinging, scaling or a slight burning feeling. There are also more serious secondaryEffects that should be reported immediately by a doctor. These include more intense or prolonged incidents of discomfort at the application site and dullness or armor on the limbs. Some patients may also experience a serious allergic reaction to a drug that may include swelling, tight chest and breathing problems.