Metronidazole (topical)

Category: topical

Aliases: MetroGel

Pharmacological Mechanism

Topical 0.75% / 1% gel for inflammatory rosacea. Reduces papules + pustules via anti-inflammatory + weak antibacterial effect. Largely supplanted by ivermectin + azelaic acid for more severe rosacea.

Half-Life (t½)

TD: 12h

Dosing Guidelines

• TD: Typical 15mg (Range: 7.5 - 30 mg)

Target Organ Systems

• integumentary
• immune-hematologic