metrocream

What is Metrocream?

From the FDA label:Metronidazole Topical Cream contains metronidazole, USP, at a concentration of 7.5 mg per gram (0.75%) in an emollient cream consisting of benzyl alcohol, emulsifying wax, glycerin, isopropyl palmitate, purified water, sorbitol solution, lactic acid and/or sodium hydroxide to adjust pH. Metronidazole is a member of the imidazole class of antibacterial agents and is classified therapeutically as an antiprotozoal and antibacterial agent. Chemically, metronidazole is 2-methyl-5-nitro-1 H - imidazole-1-ethanol. The molecular formula is C 6 H 9 N 3 O 3 and molecular weight is 171.16. Metronidazole is represented by the following structural formula: metro-crm-chem-struct

How to use

Side effects

Who should not take Metrocream

Interactions

Foods & drinks to be careful with

Well-established interactions for this medicine’s drug class, summarized from public health authorities. General information, not medical advice — always confirm with your pharmacist or the label.

• Alcohol

  Watch out for: beer, wine, spirits, and other products containing alcohol.

  Combining alcohol with this antibiotic can cause a disulfiram-like reaction — flushing, nausea, vomiting, headache, and a fast heartbeat.

  What to do: Avoid alcohol while taking it and for a few days after your last dose, as your prescriber or the label directs. Alcohol can hide in some liquid medicines and mouthwashes.

  Source: Metronidazole — MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine)

How long does Metronidazole stay in your body?

The elimination half-life of metronidazole is about 8 hours — the time it takes the body to clear about half of it. As a rule of thumb, a medicine is mostly gone after roughly 4 to 5 half-lives, though this varies from person to person with age and kidney or liver function. This is the average for healthy adults with normal kidney and liver function; the half-life is much longer in newborns (roughly 22 to 109 hours, longer the more premature the baby). Metronidazole has an active metabolite (hydroxy-metronidazole) whose levels build up in older adults (40-80% higher) and in severe kidney disease, though the label does not give a separate half-life for it.

This is general information, not medical advice. It doesn’t tell you when a drug test would read negative (tests detect substances for different, often longer, windows) or when it’s safe to take another dose — ask your pharmacist or prescriber. Source: FLAGYL (metronidazole) label, DailyMed.

Frequently asked questions

What does Metrocream treat?

Metrocream (Metronidazole) may be used to treat abscess, amebiasis, bacteroides infections, bacterial endocarditis, pseudomembranous enterocolitis, giardiasis, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.

How does Metrocream work?

Metrocream is a nitroimidazole antimicrobial. Nitroimidazole antibiotics (such as metronidazole) are activated inside oxygen-free bacteria and parasites, where they turn into reactive forms that break and destabilize the microbe's DNA. This kills the germ while largely sparing the body's own cells.

How much does Metrocream cost?

Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $0.10 per gm, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins.

Is there a coupon or discount for Metrocream?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Metrocream. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.

Who makes Metrocream?

Metrocream is marketed by Galderma Labs LP. You can see Galderma Labs LP's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Metrocream a brand-name or generic drug?

Metrocream is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Metronidazole. Lower-cost generic equivalents containing Metronidazole are available — ask your pharmacist.

Is Metrocream available over the counter?

No. Metrocream is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.

What forms does Metrocream come in?

Metrocream is currently marketed as topical, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

What class of drug is Metrocream?

Metrocream is classified as nitroimidazole antimicrobial, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.

Is Metrocream FDA-registered?

Metrocream is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA020531. You can verify this on its official FDA label.

Is Metrocream safe?

There's no single safe-or-not verdict, and we don't yet have a composite recall-safety score for Metrocream. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings below, and always consult a licensed professional.

What are the side effects of Metrocream?

Metrocream's side effects are taken directly from its FDA label. From the label: In controlled clinical trials, the total incidence of adverse reactions associated with the use of Metronidazole Topical Cream was approximately 10%. Skin discomfort (burning and stinging) was the most frequently reported event followed by erythema, skin irritation,… Both common and serious reactions are documented in full on this page. This is general reference from the FDA, not medical advice — always consult a professional.