Metnizid Gel

Metnizid Gel belongs to a group of medicines known as nitroimidazole antimicrobials used to treat rosacea. It helps to treat pimples, pustules (spots), and redness associated with this condition. Rosacea is a long-term medical condition that mostly affects the skin of the face, causing redness on the forehead, cheeks, chin, and nose.

Metnizid Gel contains Metronidazole, which works by stopping the growth of bacteria. It alleviates rosacea lesions due to its anti-inflammatory or immunosuppressive activities.

Metnizid Gel is for external use only. In some cases, Metnizid Gel may cause dryness, redness, itching, irritation, burning, and stinging sensation. Most of these side effects of Metnizid Gel eventually resolve over time without the need for medical intervention. Consult your doctor if any side effects worsen or persist.

Do not use Metnizid Gel if you are allergic to Metronidazole or other ingredients in this formulation. Consult your doctor if you are a pregnant or nursing mother. Metnizid Gel should be used with caution in patients who have/had history of blood dyscrasia (blood disorder), so let your doctor know if you have any blood disorders. While using Metnizid Gel, do not expose yourself to direct sunlight, solar lamps, or sun lamps.

Metnizid Gel contains metronidazole, an anti-microbial agent used to treat rosacea. It helps to treat the pimples, pustules (spots) and redness associated with this condition. Metnizid Gel alleviates rosacea by stopping the growth of bacteria.

• Dry skin
• Redness
• Itching
• Skin discomfort (burning, pain of the skin/stinging)
• Skin irritation

If you are allergic to Metronidazole or any of the other ingredients in this formulation, do not use Metnizid Gel. Talk to your doctor if you are a pregnant woman or nursing mother. Metnizid Gel should be used with caution in patients who have signs of or a history of blood dyscrasia (blood condition); therefore, let your doctor know if you have any blood abnormalities. Do not use other topical medications simultaneously with Metnizid Gel without a doctor's recommendation. While using this product, do not expose yourself to direct sunlight, solar lamps, or sun lamps.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Metnizid Gel have interactions with medicines used to treat HIV (amprenavir, tipranavir, ritonavir), anticoagulant medications (warfarin), drugs used to treat chronic alcoholism (disulfiram), medications used to treat mood disorders (lithium) and medicines containing ethanol.

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have blood dyscrasias (blood disorder), liver disease, and neurologic toxicity.

• AMPRENAVIR
• TIPRANAVIR
• RITONAVIR
• WARFARIN
• DISULFIRAM
• LITHIUM
• ETHANOL

• Protect your skin with a prescribed sunblock, hat, or any sun screening accessories. 

• Load up on green leafy vegetables like spinach, oily fish, and citrus fruits. Almonds, blueberries, avocados, and nuts are rich in antioxidants and very helpful in preventing inflammation and improving skin quality.

• Lower your carb intake, and avoid inflammatory drinks such as packaged juices, sweetened tea, and carbonated drinks. Also, avoid any foods you may be allergic to. 

• Keeping your skin hydrated by drinking enough water can also do wonders for the overall quality of your skin. 

• Always wash your makeup before sleeping. Never go to bed with makeup on.

• Spend time on a proper skin care regimen.

• Avoid intake of too much caffeine (tea, coffee, and chocolate), cheese, and spicy food.

Rosacea: Rosacea is a long-term skin disorder that primarily affects the face. The initial signs of rosacea include intermittent redness (blushing) throughout the nose, cheeks, forehead, and chin. Other symptoms include dry skin, swelling, particularly around the eyes, and yellow-orange spots on the skin. It is more common in women and people with lighter skin, but symptoms might worsen in men. Rosacea cannot be cured permanently; however, it can be managed with the help of medications. If not treated, it can worsen.