Rozex

Oral forms:

Metronidazole tablets and capsules are prescription medications used to treat infections of the reproductive system, gastrointestinal tract, respiratory system, skin, bones and joints, and other areas of the body.

Topical forms:

Metronidazole creams and gels are prescription medications used to treat inflammatory lesions associated with acne rosacea (adult acne).

Injectable forms:

Injectable forms of metronidazole are prescription medications used to treat infections of the reproductive system, gastrointestinal tract, respiratory system, skin, bones and joints, and other areas of the body.

This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Rozex is part of the drug classes:

• Antiinfectives and antiseptics for local oral treatment

• Other chemotherapeutics

Serious side effects have been reported with oral, topical, and injectable forms of metronidazole including the following:

• Rash
• Itching
• Stuffy nose
• Fever
• Joint pain

Metronidazole can cause dizziness. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how metronidazole affects you.

Do not drink alcohol during therapy or after therapy with metronidazole.  If you drink alcohol, you can experience stomach cramps, severe nausea and vomiting, headaches, and flushing.

Do not take metronidazole if you:

• are allergic to metronidazole or to any of its ingredients
• have trichomaniasis and are in the first trimester of pregnancy
• have taken disulfuram (Antabuse) within the last 2 weeks

Medications can interact with certain foods. In some cases, this may be harmful and your doctor may advise you to avoid certain foods. In the case of metronidazole, there are no specific foods that you must exclude from your diet when receiving this medication.

Before taking metronidazole, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions. Especially tell your doctor if you:

• are allergic to metronidazole or to any of its ingredients
• have or have had Crohn’s disease
• have or have had liver problems
• have or have had kidney problems
• have or have had blood disorders
• have or are being treated for alcohol dependence
• are pregnant or breastfeeding

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed.

Metronidazole has been detected in human breast milk. Because of the possibility for adverse reactions in nursing infants from metronidazole, a choice should be made whether to stop nursing or to stop use of this medication. The importance of the drug to the mother should be considered.

Take or use metronidazole exactly as prescribed. Do not drink alcohol while taking or using any form of metronidazole. Alcohol can cause upset stomach, vomiting, stomach cramps, headaches, sweating, and flushing when used at the same time as metronidazole.

Oral forms:

Metronidazole comes in tablet and capsule forms and is taken two or three times a day. Take metronidazole with food to minimize stomach upset.  Do not chew, divide, or break extended release metronidazole tablets. Swallow metronidazole tablets whole.

Topical forms:

Metronidazole comes in gel, cream, and lotion forms and is applied to the skin one or two times a day. The affected skin should be washed with mild soap 15-20 minutes before applying metronidazole. The gel, cream, or lotion should be applied in a thin layer and gently rubbed into the skin. Moisturizers and cosmetics may be applied once the gel, cream, or lotion has dried.

Topical metronidazole may increase sensitivity to sunlight. Avoid unnecessary or prolonged exposure to sunlight. Wear protective clothing, sunscreen, and sunglasses.

Injectable forms:

Metronidazole is available in an injectable form to be given directly into a vein (IV) by a healthcare professional.

If you miss a dose, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the regular time. Do not take two doses of metronidazole at the same time.

Take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully.

The dose your doctor recommends may be based on the following:

• the condition being treated
• other medical conditions you have
• other medications you are taking
• how you respond to this medication
• your weight
• your height
• your age

Oral forms:

The recommended dose of metronidazole for the treatment of trichomoniasis is 375 mg two times a day.

The recommended dose of metronidazole for the treatment of amebiasis in adults is 750 mg three times a day.

Topical forms:

The recommended dose of metronidazole for the treatment of rosacea is two applications daily, usually in the morning and evening.

Injectable forms:

The recommended dose range of metronidazole for the treatment of amebiasis in children is 35 to 50 mg/kg every day, divided into three doses.

The recommended dose of metronidazole for the treatment of anaerobic bacterial infections is 7.5 mg/kg every 6 hours. A maximum of 4 grams should not be exceeded within a 24-hour period.

If you take too much metronidazole, call your healthcare provider or local Poison Control Center, or seek emergency medical attention right away.

If metronidazole is administered by a healthcare provider in a medical setting, it is unlikely that an overdose will occur. However, if overdose is suspected, seek emergency medical attention.