Description
| Medicine | |
| Alchohol Interaction | No interaction found |
| Pregnancy Interaction | Metnizid Cream is probably safe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor. |
| Lactation Interaction | Metnizid Cream is probably safe to use during lactation. \nLimited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a 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 Metnizid Cream via licking. |
| Expert Advice | Do not engage in vaginal intercourse while on treatment with metronidazole intravaginal gel. Avoid excessive exposure to sunlight and wear protective clothing, sunglasses or apply sunscreen before stepping out in the sun as this drug may increase the sensitivity to sunlight. Avoid direct contact of cream with your eyes. In case of direct contact, wash your eyes with water immediately and seek immediate medical attention. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding. It should not take if patient is allergic to metronidazole or any of its ingredients. |
| Common Side Effect | Skin redness, Dryness, Burn, Irritation, Stinging sensation. |
| How to Use | Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Apply it on the affected area and allow it to stay before spitting or rinsing. |
| Driving | Metnizid Cream does not usually affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | Metnizid Cream is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Metnizid Cream is recommended. |
| Liver | There is limited information available on the use of Metnizid Cream in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor. |
| Mechanism of action | Metnizid Cream is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria and other microorganisms that cause infections by damaging the DNA. |
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