{"id":4053,"date":"2024-06-14T07:18:05","date_gmt":"2024-06-14T07:18:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/doctoralexa.com\/learn\/?p=4053"},"modified":"2024-06-14T07:26:38","modified_gmt":"2024-06-14T07:26:38","slug":"metronidazole-cream","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/doctoralexa.com\/learn\/antibiotics\/metronidazole-cream\/","title":{"rendered":"Metronidazole Cream: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages, More"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"4053\" class=\"elementor elementor-4053\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-15fd095c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"15fd095c\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6d3c3105\" data-id=\"6d3c3105\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ea937df elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4ea937df\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.7.2 - 21-08-2022 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#818a91;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#818a91;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Metronidazole cream is an effective topical treatment for inflammatory red bumps and pimples caused by rosacea. Rosacea is a skin disease that causes pimples and redness on the nose, chin, cheeks, and forehead.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Metronidazole topical medication is available in 3 forms: cream, lotion, and gel.\u00a0<strong>This article discusses metronidazole cream, its uses, side effects, interactions and more.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-what-is-metronidazole\">What is metronidazole?<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Metronidazole is a commonly prescribed antibiotic in the nitroimidazole class used to treat parasitic infections such as giardiasis, trichomoniasis, and amebiasis.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Metronidazole treats a wide range of bacterial and parasitic infections and is available in capsule, tablet, and topical gel forms.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Metronidazole is also available as a suppository to be inserted into the body to treat parasitic infections, including bacterial vaginosis.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c7010af elementor-widget elementor-widget-template\" data-id=\"c7010af\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"template.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-template\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"2291\" class=\"elementor elementor-2291\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-5ca68693 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5ca68693\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-74f86038\" data-id=\"74f86038\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1501ddcb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1501ddcb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Need a prescription for Metronidazole?<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3dc6c896 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3dc6c896\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Get access to a licensed medical professional.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f054884 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"2f054884\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/doctoralexa.com\/en\/consultation\" class=\"elementor-button-link elementor-button elementor-size-lg\" role=\"button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">GET YOUR TREATMENT<\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2681330 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2681330\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-what-is-metronidazole-cream-used-for\">What is metronidazole cream used for?<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Metronidazole topical treatment comes in different forms, including creams. Metronidazole cream treats rosacea by reducing inflammation and eliminating bacteria growth on the skin.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Rosacea is a long-term skin infection that causes inflammation and redness on the face. Applying topical metronidazole to the affected skin is an effective treatment.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-precautions-to-note-before-using-metronidazole\">Precautions to note before using metronidazole<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/drugs\/2\/drug-75148\/metronidazole-topical\/details\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Metronidazole antibiotic cream<\/a>&nbsp;is typically mild and has minimal side effects. However, some precautions and points must be considered before using this medication.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>This medication is a prescription antibiotic and must be prescribed by a qualified healthcare professional. Before recommending, your doctor would want to know if you have any of the following conditions:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Damaged or burned skin (considerably large area on your body)<\/li>\n<li>An allergic reaction to metronidazole, foods, dyes, or other medications.<\/li>\n<li>Bleeding disorder<\/li>\n<li>Breast-feeding<\/li>\n<li>Pregnant or trying to get pregnant<\/li><\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/doctoralexa.com\/learn\/antibiotics\/metronidazole-vaginal-gel\/\"><strong>Metronidazole Vaginal Gel: Uses, Interactions, Side Effects, More<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-how-to-apply-metronidazole-antibiotic-cream\">How to apply metronidazole antibiotic cream<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>This topical antibiotic is meant for external use and should only be used as prescribed by a qualified healthcare professional. Rub a light film of the antibiotic cream on the infected skin area. Do not use more than recommended.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Ensure to wash your hands before and after use. Do not put the cream in your eyes. If it gets into your eyes, rinse them with plenty of clean, cool water. Apply metronidazole antibiotic cream to the infected skin as directed on the prescription label daily.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>You must complete the treatment plan as directed by your doctor, even if your symptoms ease and your skin looks better.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>It is vital to regularly check in with your doctor so they can monitor your progress once you start using this medication.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-possible-side-effects\">Possible side effects<\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Metronidazole antibiotic cream is a tested and trusted treatment for rosacea. However, some people may react to this medication in adverse ways. Ensure to report any side effects you experience to your doctor while using this cream.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-common-side-effects\">Common side effects<\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Possible side effects include the following;<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Numbness in the hands or feet<\/li>\n<li>Tingling or pain in the hands or feet<\/li>\n<li>Allergic reactions like hives, itching, or skin rash<\/li>\n<li>Swelling of the lips, throat, or tongue<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The common side effects of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/drugs\/20680-metronidazole-cream-gel-or-lotion\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">metronidazole antibiotic cream<\/a>&nbsp;typically don&#8217;t require medical attention before they ease. However, some people may experience side effects that don&#8217;t diminish.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:image --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d2zbzumnfle0rf.cloudfront.net\/assets\/uploads\/666bebe856894-4-common-side-effects-of-metronidazole.jpg\" alt=\"4 common side effects of metronidazole\"><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-less-common-side-effects\">Less common side effects<\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Inform your doctor immediately if you experience;<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Skin irritation, flaking, dryness or redness<\/li>\n<li>A metallic taste in your mouth<\/li>\n<li>Increased skin tears after use<\/li>\n<li>Unsteadiness<\/li>\n<li>Weakness in the legs and arms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-metronidazole-drug-interactions\">Metronidazole drug interactions<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>This topical medication is reliably effective against rosacea. However, it is vital to note the possible counterindication of using metronidazole antibiotic cream.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Metronidazole antibiotic cream may interact with warfarin and any product you&#8217;re using that contains alcohol.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Inform your doctor of all the medications, dietary supplements, or non-prescription medicines you&#8217;re using. You should also let your doctor know if you drink alcohol, use recreational drugs, or smoke.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-how-to-store-metronidazole-antibiotic-cream\">How to store metronidazole antibiotic cream<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Proper storage is vital to its effectiveness and validity. Metronidazole antibiotic cream should be stored in a closed container at room temperature, away from sunlight, moisture, and heat exposure. It should also be kept away from the freezer and out of the reach of children.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Do not keep the medication longer than needed, and talk to your doctor about how to dispose of the medicines you&#8217;re not using.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-when-to-see-a-doctor\">When to see a doctor<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Metronidazole is a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/drugs\/20304-metronidazole-vaginal-gel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">prescription medication<\/a>. Before using this medicine, you must speak to your care provider to avoid unwanted complications. It is also vital to check in with your care provider to track your treatment progress.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>In addition, this medication may cause complications like nerve problems, burning, tingling, or pain in the arms and feet.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Unwanted skin reactions like dermatitis may occur. Tell your doctor if you have crusting, dryness, burning, blistering, or skin flaking. In addition, tell your doctor if you have severe redness, swelling or soreness of the skin.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Read next: <a href=\"https:\/\/doctoralexa.com\/learn\/antibiotics\/nitrofurantoin-and-ibuprofen\/\"><strong>Is It Safe to Combine Nitrofurantoin and Ibuprofen?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2789644 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2789644\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3abaa0a elementor-widget elementor-widget-toggle\" data-id=\"3abaa0a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"toggle.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.7.2 - 21-08-2022 *\/\n.elementor-toggle{text-align:left}.elementor-toggle .elementor-tab-title{font-weight:700;line-height:1;margin:0;padding:15px;border-bottom:1px solid #d4d4d4;cursor:pointer;outline:none}.elementor-toggle .elementor-tab-title .elementor-toggle-icon{display:inline-block;width:1em}.elementor-toggle .elementor-tab-title .elementor-toggle-icon svg{-webkit-margin-start:-5px;margin-inline-start:-5px;width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-toggle .elementor-tab-title .elementor-toggle-icon.elementor-toggle-icon-right{float:right;text-align:right}.elementor-toggle .elementor-tab-title .elementor-toggle-icon.elementor-toggle-icon-left{float:left;text-align:left}.elementor-toggle .elementor-tab-title .elementor-toggle-icon .elementor-toggle-icon-closed{display:block}.elementor-toggle .elementor-tab-title .elementor-toggle-icon .elementor-toggle-icon-opened{display:none}.elementor-toggle .elementor-tab-title.elementor-active{border-bottom:none}.elementor-toggle .elementor-tab-title.elementor-active .elementor-toggle-icon-closed{display:none}.elementor-toggle .elementor-tab-title.elementor-active .elementor-toggle-icon-opened{display:block}.elementor-toggle .elementor-tab-content{padding:15px;border-bottom:1px solid #d4d4d4;display:none}@media (max-width:767px){.elementor-toggle .elementor-tab-title{padding:12px}.elementor-toggle .elementor-tab-content{padding:12px 10px}}.e-container>.elementor-widget-toggle{width:var(--container-widget-width,100%)}<\/style>\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-6151\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-6151\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" class=\"elementor-toggle-title\">What is the dosage for metronidazole cream?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-6151\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-6151\"><p>The dosage for this medication differs from person to person and depends on the severity of the skin infection. Following your doctor\u2019s instructions is vital to avoid unwanted adverse effects.<\/p>\n<p>The amount of medication you\u2019ll require depends on its strength. Your doctor will determine how frequently you\u2019ll use your medications after considering the severity of your symptoms.<\/p>\n<p>For metronidazole antibiotic cream, your doctor would likely recommend the following dosage to treat rosacea:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Adults:\u00a0<\/strong>Rub the cream on the affected skin area once daily<\/p>\n<p><strong>Children:<\/strong>\u00a0dosage must be determined by a qualified healthcare giver.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-6152\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-6152\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" class=\"elementor-toggle-title\">What are the risks of metronidazole during pregnancy?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-6152\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-6152\"><p>It would be best if you avoided metronidazole during pregnancy. The use of this medication in the early stages of pregnancy has been linked to miscarriage.<\/p>\n<p>However, some researchers suggest underlying maternal infection may be responsible for the heightened risk of miscarriage.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-6153\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-6153\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" class=\"elementor-toggle-title\">Is Metrogel safe for treating acne?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-6153\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-6153\"><p>Metronidazole vaginal gel has different brand names, including Metrogel. Metrogel vaginal gel can be used to treat chronic adult acne.<\/p>\n<p>Chronic adult acne or rosacea is a condition that inflames the facial skin and causes sores.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-6154\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-6154\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" class=\"elementor-toggle-title\">What are the side effects of metronidazole gel?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-6154\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-6154\"><p>This medication is highly effective against rosacea and chronic acne. Your doctor may recommend using metronidazole for other conditions. While this medication is generally mild, some side effects may occur.<\/p>\n<p>Most of the side effects that occur do not require medical attention before they resolve. However, some adverse effects may require talking to your doctor.<\/p>\n<p>Very rarely, some people may experience back pain as a side effect of metronidazole.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Metronidazole cream is an effective topical treatment for inflammatory red bumps and pimples caused by rosacea. Rosacea is a skin disease that causes pimples and redness on the nose, chin, cheeks, and forehead. Metronidazole topical medication is available in 3 forms: cream, lotion, and gel.\u00a0This article discusses metronidazole cream, its uses, side effects, interactions and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":4055,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[105],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4053","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-antibiotics"],"acf":{"blogely_seo_title":"","blogely_description_":""},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v18.2.1 (Yoast SEO v19.6) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Metronidazole Cream: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages, More<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Metronidazole cream is an effective treatment for rosacea and adult acne. 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