Metronidazole 0.75%, 1.0% Gel Prescribed Online

Metronidazole gel is an antimicrobial prescribed to treat skin conditions like rosacea and acne caused by rosacea.¹

Metronidazole gel is for topical, external use only.² Wash the affected skin area before applying the medication. Apply a thin layer of the cream to the affected area and rub in gently. You may use cosmetics on the affected area after waiting at least five minutes for the medication to dry. Typical frequency is to apply once or twice daily.³

Most people will see noticeable results from metronidazole gel within three weeks.⁴

Metronidazole gel can be applied once or twice daily, depending on your prescriber’s recommendations.⁵

Metronidazole gel is available only with a prescription. It is not available over the counter.⁶ You can buy metronidazole gel online through RedBox Rx if prescribed. Start a low-cost $20 online consult for rosacea or acne to see if metronidazole gel is right for you.

Metronidazole gel is available starting at $50 for a 45 g tube at 0.75% strength and $75 for a 60 g tube at 1.0% strength with RedBox Rx. No insurance required. Start a low-cost $20 online consult for rosacea or acne to see if metronidazole gel is right for you. 

• Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to metronidazole or any of the ingredients in metronidazole topical preparations. Ask your pharmacist for a list of the ingredients.

• Tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription, nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements and herbal products you are taking or plan to take. Be sure to mention any of the following: anticoagulants (blood thinners) such as warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven).

• Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had a central nervous system condition (diseases of the spinal cord or brain) or a blood disease.

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant or are breastfeeding. If you become pregnant while using metronidazole, call your doctor.

Apply the gel as soon as you remember, but do not apply a double dose to make up for a missed dose.

Side effects of metronidazole gel include:

• Increased skin redness, dryness, burning, irritation or stinging.

• Teary eyes.

• Pink eye.

• Nausea.

Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Do not freeze it.

It is important to keep all medication out of sight and reach of children, as many containers (such as weekly pill minders and those for eye drops, creams, patches and inhalers) are not child-resistant and young children can open them easily. To protect young children from poisoning, always lock safety caps and immediately place the medication in a safe location – one that is up and away, and out of their sight and reach.

You should not flush this medication down the toilet. Instead, the best way to dispose of your medication is through a medicine take-back program. Talk to your pharmacist or contact your local garbage/recycling department to learn about take-back programs in your community.

An overdose of topical metronidazole gel is not expected to be dangerous. Seek emergency medical attention, call 911 or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222 if anyone has accidentally swallowed the medicine.⁷

Keep all appointments with your doctor.

Do not let anyone else use your medication. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription. If you still have symptoms of infection after you finish the metronidazole, call your doctor.

It is important for you to keep a written list of all the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.

The brand name for metronidazole gel is MetroGel®.⁸

We offer a variety of prescription medication options for acne including:

• Adapalene Gel (Generic Differin®)

• Tretinoin Cream (Generic Retin-A®)

• Tretinoin Gel (Generic Retin-A®)

• Retin-A® Cream

• Tazarotene 0.1% Cream (Generic Tazorac®)

• Benzoyl Peroxide

• Clindamycin Topical Solution (Generic Cleocin T®)

• Spironolactone (Generic Aldactone®)

• Metronidazole Cream (Generic MetroCream®)

We offer a variety of prescription medication options for rosacea including:

• Clindamycin Phosphate Solution (Generic Cleocin T®)

• Doxycycline (Generic Vibramycin®)

• Azelaic Acid 15% Gel (Generic Finacea®)

• Metronidazole Cream (Generic MetroCream®)

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