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GALDERMA LABORATORIES, L.P. IMPORTANT LEGAL INFORMATION
Copyright 2012 Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
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Fort Worth, Texas 76163-1329.

All use of the METROGEL® (metronidazole) Gel, 1% Web site is subject to the terms and conditions set forth below. Any use of such Web pages constitutes the user's agreement to abide by the following terms and conditions.

Galderma METROGEL® 1% Web pages are designed for educational purposes only. This information is not intended to substitute for informed medical advice. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified health care provider. Galderma Laboratories, L.P. does not endorse or attest to the validity or accuracy of any treatments, medications, or non-Galderma products discussed herein. Before acting on any information contained on the Web pages, you agree that you will consult your health care provider to determine whether the information you are relying on is appropriate for your medical conditions.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

METROGEL® (metronidazole) Gel, 1% is a nitroimidazole 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 nasopharyngitis, 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. METROGEL®1% therapy should be reevaluated if these symptoms occur. Caution should be used when prescribing metronidazole products for patients with blood dyscrasia, and patients using blood thinning agents such as coumarin or warfarin may experience prolonged prothrombin times. METROGEL® 1% is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to metronidazole or any other ingredient in the formulation.

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.