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WHY METROGEL® 1%?

WHY METROGEL® 1%?

Here are just a few reasons why METROGEL® 1% is the #1 prescribed topical medication for rosacea.

IT’S EFFECTIVE
Rosacea can't be cured, but with the proper treatment it can definitely be managed. Talk to your dermatologist about METROGEL® (metronidazole) Gel, 1%, a medication designed to help reduce inflammatory lesions (bumps and blemishes) associated with rosacea. Using METROGEL® 1% according to your doctor’s recommendations, along with a good skin care regimen, will help you more effectively manage your rosacea and achieve healthier skin.

IT’S GOT A STRONG ACTIVE INGREDIENT
METROGEL® 1% includes the most powerful strength of metronidazole available in a topical product, and an exclusive formula that contains HSA-3®, a combination of ingredients including betadex, niacinamide (vitamin B3), and propylene glycol. In a 92% water-based gel, these ingredients work together to help your skin retain moisture while enhancing the absorption of the medicine.

IT’S PROVEN
Patients who used METROGEL® 1% experienced a 71% reduction in inflammatory lesions (bumps and pimples) after 10 weeks of treatment.

IT’S CONVENIENT
Designed for once-a-day use, METROGEL® 1% fits seamlessly into your routine. Plus, its gel formulation allows for easy application.

IT’S WELL-TOLERATED
In a clinical trial, mild to moderate local, adverse events reported were usually transient and resolved early during the course of treatment.
Patients treated with METROGEL® 1% reported they were significantly
less bothered by treatment side effects than the patients treated with azelaic acid 15%. 74% of patients treated with METROGEL® 1% said that they were not bothered at all compared to 52.7% for patients treated with azelaic acid.

IT’S A GREAT VALUE
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

METROGEL® (metronidazole) Gel, 1% is indicated for the topical treatment of inflammatory lesions of rosacea. The most common adverse reactions that have been reported with the topical use of METROGEL® 1% are sore throat/nasal congestion, upper respiratory tract infections, and headaches, as well as dryness, scaling, itching, and stinging. Transient redness, metallic taste, tingling or numbness of extremities and nausea have also been reported with the topical use of metronidazole. Tell your doctor if you are using blood thinning drugs like coumarin or warfarin, because there is a risk of interaction with metronidazole. Do not use METROGEL® 1% if you are allergic to metronidazole or any of the other ingredients in the gel. METROGEL® 1% is available by prescription only. Talk to your doctor to learn more about METROGEL® 1%.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.