MetroLotion

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Overview:

MetroLotion
(when available)

Pharmacology and use:
Metronidazole, a synthetic antibacterial and antiprotozoal agent of the nitroimidazole class, is used against protozoa such as Trichomonas vaginalis, amebiasis, and giardiasis. Metronidazole is extremely effective against anaerobic bacterial infections and is also used to treat Crohn's disease, antibiotic-associated diarrhea, and rosacea. Treatment of acute acne rosacea

Mechanism Of Action:
Unionized metronidazole is selective for anaerobic bacteria due to their ability to intracellularly reduce metronidazole to its active form. This reduced metronidazole then disrupts DNA's helical structure, inhibiting bacterial nucleic acid synthesis and resulting in bacterial cell death.

News Articles on Metronidazole

First-Time Generic Approvals: Omnicef, Lexapro, MetroLotion  -  May 26, 2005
May 26, 2005 — The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved first-time generic formulations of cefdinir 300-mg capsules for the treatment of ... Medscape

Rosacea's causes, signs and treatments  -  Apr 25, 2005
Antibiotic creams like Metrolotion or low-dose suppressive antibiotics like tetracycline or erythromycin do help some folks. Dilated facial blood vessels ... $2.95 - Philadelphia Inquirer - NewsBank

With rosacea, use fewer, more gentle products  -  Apr 5, 2006
DEAR SHOPPING: I use MetroLotion for rosacea and have had acne since my teens. ... I've tried Dermablend over MetroLotion, but it is difficult to apply and ... $2.95 - Sacramento Bee - NewsBank

Acné : forum E-santé  -  Oct 17, 2007
Par la suite metrolotion , peaux mixtes, qui finalement me conviens tres bien. ... Tu me soumets le metrolotion mais est-il fait aussi à base de la même ... E-Santé.fr

Treatments are prescribed for those with skin condition  -  Dec 30, 2005
They include topical antibiotics like MetroLotion, MetroCream, MetroGel, Finacea, and topical sulfur and sodium sulfacetamide, found in Plexion. ... Youngstown Vindicator

Cosmetics tips.  -  Feb 1, 2006
I use MetroLotion and apply sunscreen with SPF 15 as a moisturizer every morning. Short of using makeup (not an option for me), do you have any suggestions ... Free with registration - Knight Ridder/Tribune - AccessMyLibrary.com

Metronidazole Lotion 0.75%.(NEW GENERICS)(Brief article)  -  Jul 10, 2006
N.Y., (800) 645-9833. Available in a 59-ml (2-oz.) bottle, the product provides a generic alternative to Galderma's MetroLotion. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Free with registration - Drug Topics - AccessMyLibrary.com

Streak-free moisturizer.(Products) | Article from Skin & Allergy News...  -  Aug 1, 2008
The lotion is AB-rated to Galderma's MetroLotion and comes in a 59-mL bottle. For more information, contact Fougera by visiting www.fougera.com or calling ... Pay-Per-View - Skin & Allergy News - HighBeam Research

FDA first-time generics approvals--2006.(Special Report)(Statistical...  -  Feb 19, 2007
Escitalopram oxalate Ivax Pharmaceuticals Lexapro tablets tablets, 5 mg, 10 mg Inc. and 20 mg Metronidazole topical Altana Inc. Metrolotion lotion, ... Pay-Per-View - Chain Drug Review - HighBeam Research

Best practices in: treating rosacea: current insights. | Article from...  -  Aug 1, 2008
The lotion is AB-rated to Galderma's MetroLotion and comes in a 59-mL bottle. For more information ... Skin & Allergy News. Article: Rosacea subsets call ... Pay-Per-View - Skin & Allergy News - HighBeam Research

Metronidazole in the treatment of rosacea: do formulation, dosing,...  -  Apr 1, 2006
Metrogel, and Metrolotion, Galderma Laboratories, Fort Worth, TX), and a 1% metronidazole cream (Noritate cream, Dermik Laboratories, Berwyn, PA). ... Free with registration - Journal of Drugs in Dermatology - AccessMyLibrary.com

First-time generic approvals.(FDA Pipeline)(Brief article)  -  Aug 1, 2006
Metronidazole topical lotion, 0.75% (equiv to Metrolotion topical lotion) ALTANA NON-APPROVABLE DESIGNATIONS * Tibolone (Organon) for the treatment of ... Free with registration - Managed Healthcare Executive - AccessMyLibrary.com

Article: Galderma launch.(Galderma Laboratories Inc. gets approval...  -  Aug 29, 2005
In addition to Cetaphil, the company markets MetroGel, MetroCream and MetroLotion, prescription products for treating ... ... Pay-Per-View - Chain Drug Review - HighBeam Research

First-time generic approvals.(FDA Drug Approvals)(Brief article)  -  Jul 1, 2006
Escitalopram tablets, 5, 10, and 20 mg (equiv to Lexapro tablets) IVAX Metronidazole topical lotion, 0.75% (equiv to Metrolotion topical lotion) ALTANA. Free with registration - Formulary - AccessMyLibrary.com

Les forums d'Amabilia.com: Rosacée , quel creme solaire ??  -  Jul 11, 2008
J'ai une petite rosacée et le dermato. m'as prescrite 'MetroLotion' une lotion antibiotique a appliquer une fois par jour .. et surtout suivre d'une ... Amabilia

Shaking up traditional thinking about dermatologic therapies.(Clinical...  -  Mar 1, 2006
That wisdom says metronidazole products such as Metrogel (Galderma), Metrocream (Galderma), Metrolotion (Galderma), Rozex gel (Stafford-Miller) and Noritate ... Free with registration - Dermatology Times - AccessMyLibrary.com

MEDICAL TREATMENTS HELP ERASE ROSACEA  -  Feb 9, 2006
I use MetroLotion and apply sunscreen with SPF 15 as a moisturizer every morning. Short of using makeup (not an option for me), do you have any suggestions ... $2.95 - Myrtle Beach Sun News - NewsBank

Metronidazole Lotion 0.75%.  -  Jul 10, 2006
...bottle, the product provides a generic alternative to Galderma's MetroLotion. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Copyright 2006 Advanstar Communications, Inc. $9.94 - Drug Topics - Alacra Store

Metronidazole lotion from Fougera debuts.  -  Jun 26, 2006
The specialty pharmaceutical manufacturer (a division of Altana Inc.) notes that the product is AB-rated to MetroLotion (Galderma) and is indicated for the ... $9.94 - Chain Drug Review - Alacra Store

Article: Steroid lotion approved for kids.(Products) - Family...  -  Jan 1, 2006
The lotion is AB-rated to Galderma's MetroLotion and comes in a 59-mL bottle. For more information, contact Fougera by visiting www.fougera.com or calling ... Pay-Per-View - Family Practice News - HighBeam Research

Generic lotion for rosacea.(PRODUCTS)(Fougera)(Brief article)  -  Oct 1, 2006
The prescription lotion is rated bioequivalent to Galderma's MetroLotion by the FDA and comes in a 59-mL bottle. For more information, contact Fougera by ... $4.95 - Internal Medicine News - ECNext

Fougera First-to-Market With Metronidazole Lotion 0.75% (Rx).  -  May 24, 2006
This product is AB-rated to MetroLotion(R) by Galderma and is indicated for the treatment of rosacea (see product package insert for full prescribing ... $4.95 - PR Newswire - ECNext

Metronidazole Lotion 0.75%.(NEW GENERICS)(Brief article)  -  Jul 10, 2006
...bottle, the product provides a generic alternative to Galderma's MetroLotion. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]. COPYRIGHT 2006 Advanstar Communications, Inc. $4.95 - Drug Topics - ECNext

First-time generic approvals.  -  Jul 1, 2006
Metronidazole topical lotion, 0.75% (equiv to Metrolotion topical lotion) ALTANA Copyright 2006 Advanstar Communications, Inc. $9.94 - Formulary - Alacra Store

Article: Manufacturers succeed in keeping product pipeline productive:...  -  Jul 24, 2006
Metronidazole topical Altana Inc. Metrolotion lotion, 0.75% topical lotion, 0.75% Cefdinir for oral Lupin Pharmaceuticals Omnicef for oral suspension, ... Pay-Per-View - Chain Drug Review - HighBeam Research

Article: Galderma announces new product for treating rosacea.(Brief …  -  Feb 1, 2006
The new prescription therapy, MetroLotion[TM] (metronidazole lotion) Topical Lotion, 0.75%, is a lotion formulation beneficial for ... Pay-Per-View - Dermatology Nursing - HighBeam Research

Steroid lotion approved for kids.(Products) | Article from Skin &...  -  Jan 1, 2006
The lotion is AB-rated to Galderma's MetroLotion and comes in a 59-mL bottle. For more information, contact Fougera by visiting www.fougera.com or calling ... Pay-Per-View - Skin & Allergy News - HighBeam Research

Generic lotion for rosacea.(PRODUCTS)(Fougera)(Brief article) |...  -  Oct 1, 2006
The prescription lotion is rated bioequivalent to Galderma's MetroLotion by the FDA and comes in a 59-mL bottle. For more information, contact Fougera by ... Pay-Per-View - Internal Medicine News - HighBeam Research

First-time generic approvals.(FDA Drug Approvals)(Brief article)  -  Jul 1, 2006
Metronidazole topical lotion, 0.75% (equiv to Metrolotion topical lotion) ALTANA. COPYRIGHT 2006 Advanstar Communications, Inc. $4.95 - Formulary - ECNext

Cosmetics tips. | Article from Knight Ridder/Tribune | HighBeam...  -  Feb 1, 2006
I use MetroLotion and apply sunscreen with SPF 15 as a moisturizer every morning. Short of using makeup (not an option for me), do you have any suggestions ... Pay-Per-View - Knight Ridder/Tribune - HighBeam Research

Brand Names/Synonyms:
MetroLotion is also known by the following brand names and/or synonymsAcromona; Anagiardil; Apo-Metronidazole; Arilin; Atrivyl; Bayer 5360; Benzoylmetronildazole; Bexon; Clont; Cont; Danizol; Deflamon; Deflamon-Wirkstoff; Efloran; Elyzol; Entizol; Eumin; Flagemona; Flagesol; Flagil; Flagyl; Flagyl Er; Flagyl I.V.; Flagyl I.V. Rtu; Flegyl; Fossyol; Giatricol; Gineflavir; Helidac; Klion; Klont; Meronidal; Methronidazole; Metric 21; Metro Cream &Amp; Gel; Metro I.V.; Metro I.V. In Plastic Container; Metrocream; Metrogel; Metrogel-Vaginal; Metrolag; Metrolotion; Metrolyl; Metromidol; Metronidaz; Metronidazol; Metronidazole; Metronidazole Benzoate; Metronidazole Hcl; Metronidazole in Plastic Container; Metronidazolo; Metrotop; Mexibol; Monagyl; Monasin; Nalox; Neo-Tric; Nida; Nidagel; Noritate; Novonidazol; Orvagil; Protostat; RP 8823; Rathimed; Sanatrichom; Satric; Takimetol; Trichazol; Trichex; Tricho Cordes; Tricho-Gynaedron; Trichocide; Trichomol; Trichomonacid 'Pharmachim'; Trichopal; Trichopol; Tricocet; Tricom; Tricowas B; Trikacide; Trikamon; Trikojol; Trikozol; Trimeks; Trivazol; Vagilen; Vagimid; Vertisal; Wagitran; Zadstat

Drug Category:
MetroLotion is categorized under the following by the FDA: Radiation-Sensitizing Agents; Antiprotozoals; Anti-Infectives; Antiprotozoals; ATC:A01AB17; ATC:D06BX01; ATC:G01AF01; ATC:J01XD01; ATC:P01AB01

Dosage Forms:
Tablets, IV injection

Absorption:
well absorbed

Interactions:
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Chemical IUPAC Name:
2-(2-methyl-5-nitro-1H-imidazol-1-yl)ethanol





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