Metro Lotion – Metronidazole Indication

Metronidazole (Generic option for Metro Lotion) is an antibiotic gel that is used to fight bacterial infections of the vagina, stomach, skin, joints, and respiratory tract.

Storage

This medication should be stored at room temperature in an area that is protected from heat and moisture.

Precautions

Before using Metronidazole (Generic option for Metro Lotion), let your doctor know if you have any drug allergies. Your dosage may need to be adjusted if you have:

• Liver disease.
• A stomach or intestinal disease such as Crohn’s disease.
• Blood cell disorders such as anemia (lack of red blood cells) or leukopenia (lack of white blood cells).
• Epilepsy or other seizure disorder.
• Nerve disorders.

Warnings

• Consuming alcohol during treatment is not recommended, as it has been proven to increase certain unpleasant side effects.
• Wait until at least three days after completing treatment to consume alcohol.

Patient Family Information

• Use Metronidazole (Generic option for Metro Lotion) as your prescription has been prescribed for you.
• If you do not understand the directions on your prescription, contact your doctor for further information.
• This medication should be applied topically unless directions indicate otherwise.

Contraindication

• If you are allergic to any of the ingredients in Metronidazole (Generic option for Metro Lotion), do not take this medication.
• Using this medication is also not recommended if you are in the first trimester of pregnancy.

Severe Side Effects of Metronidazole

Severe side effects of this medication include:

• Seizures (convulsions)
• Fever
• Chills
• Body aches
• Sore throat
• Flu symptoms
• Numbness or tingling in your hands or feet
• White patches or sores inside your mouth or on your lips
• Pain or burning when you urinate
• Diarrhea

Common Side Effects of Metronidazole

Some common side effects of metronidazole include:

• Nausea
• Stomach pain
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Loss of balance
• Vaginal itching or discharge
• Dry mouth or unpleasant metallic taste
• Cough
• Sneezing
• Runny or stuffy nose
• Swollen or sore tongue

Other Drugs

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References

2002. Metrolotion Lotion – Uses, Side Effects, and More. WebMD. Retrieved from https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-17080/metrolotion-topical/details