Metrogyl Gel 30 g

Metrogyl Gel 30 g is a prescription metronidazole gel made by J B Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals, supplied as a 30 g tube in a box of 10 tubes. Metronidazole is an antibiotic and antiprotozoal medicine used for certain bacterial and parasitic skin infections, and this gel is designed for local application to affected skin. Because it is a topical gel, it treats the problem at the application site rather than acting like an oral antibiotic. Your clinician may prescribe Metrogyl Gel 30 g for conditions where reducing bacteria and inflammation on the skin is helpful.

How it works: Metronidazole works by entering susceptible germs and damaging the parts of the cell they need to survive, which helps stop the infection from growing. In gel form, Metrogyl Gel 30 g delivers the medicine directly to the skin so it can act where it is needed with less whole-body exposure than oral treatment.

This Metrogyl Gel 30 g tube is a convenient treatment size for people who need regular topical use but do not need a large amount at once. Since there are no other strengths or forms listed for this brand here, the main difference is the tube size and how long it lasts during a prescribed course of treatment. A doctor may choose this gel when a local skin treatment is preferred over tablets or injections.

• Local treatment of certain skin infections
• Reducing bacteria on affected skin
• Treatment of inflammatory skin conditions where metronidazole is prescribed
• Doctor-directed use for infection control on the skin

• Use exactly as prescribed and apply only to the affected skin area.
• Wash and dry your hands and the skin before applying the gel.
• Apply a thin layer of Metrogyl Gel 30 g; do not use more often than directed.
• Avoid contact with eyes, mouth, nose, and broken or irritated skin unless your doctor told you to.
• Wash your hands after applying unless the hands are the treated area.
• Do not cover the area with tight dressings unless your prescriber says to.

Each tube contains 30 g of gel, and the amount you use depends on the size of the treated area and your doctor’s instructions. Topical metronidazole is usually applied once or twice daily, but there is no fixed maximum daily amount for every patient because the prescriber individualizes the dose and length of treatment for Metrogyl Gel 30 g.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Metronidazole may include:

• Mild skin burning or stinging
• Redness at the application site
• Dry skin
• Itching
• Irritation or tenderness where applied
• A bitter taste if the gel gets near the mouth

• Use only on the skin unless your doctor specifically instructs otherwise.
• Avoid alcohol if your prescriber warns you about metronidazole-related reactions, especially if you are also taking oral metronidazole.
• Do not apply to the eyes, lips, inside the nose, or other mucous membranes.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of allergy to metronidazole or other nitroimidazole medicines.
• Use caution if the treated area is very irritated, broken, or sunburned.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask your clinician whether Metrogyl Gel 30 g is appropriate for you.
• Keep out of reach of children and do not share the tube with others.

• Alcohol-containing products, if your doctor says to avoid them
• Warfarin and other blood thinners if you are also using metronidazole by mouth or the gel is used with systemic therapy
• Other topical skin products that may irritate the same area
• Lithium, if you are taking metronidazole in another form as well

Store Metrogyl Gel 30 g at room temperature, tightly closed, and away from heat, direct light, and moisture.