Metrogyl 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.
Metrogyl Gel contains Metronidazole, which works by stopping the growth of bacteria. It alleviates rosacea lesions due to its anti-inflammatory or immunosuppressive activities.
Metrogyl Gel is for external use only. In some cases, Metrogyl Gel may cause dryness, redness, itching, irritation, burning, and stinging sensation. Most of these side effects of Metrogyl Gel eventually resolve over time without the need for medical intervention. Consult your doctor if any side effects worsen or persist.
Do not use Metrogyl Gel if you are allergic to Metronidazole or other ingredients in this formulation. Consult your doctor if you are a pregnant or nursing mother. Metrogyl 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 Metrogyl Gel, do not expose yourself to direct sunlight, solar lamps, or sun lamps.