Chemotherapeutics

1 Drug classified under this drug class

Chemotherapeutics. Metronidazole 0.75%.
Gel:   0.75% w/w X 30  g
Average tmt is 3 to 4 months. Recomm. duration should not be exceeded. However, if a clear benefit has been demonstr., ther. for a further 3 to 4  to months period may be considered. To be applied in a thin layer to the affected areas of the skin twice/d.
Topical tmt of inflammatory papules, pustules and erythema of rosacea
C/I:  Hypersens. Metronidazole must not be used in pts with Cockayne syndr. Cases of sev. hepatotox/acute hepatic fail., incl. cases with a fatal outcome with very rapid onset after tmt initiation in pts with Cockayne syndr. have been reported with prod. containing metronidazole for syst. use.