Metronidazole-gel is a drug based on metronidazole. This drug is colorless or has a yellowish tinge. Use Metronidazole to fight acne and other inflammations on the face. He quickly removes them and has virtually no side effects.
Indications for the use of Metronidazole Gel
Most often, metronidazole is used when it is necessary to get rid of acne. But this drug also has other indications. Also with his help are treated:
- acne - he even cures acne that occurs during adolescence during puberty;
- pink acne - this gel completely removes pink acne, which appears against the background of regular intake of hormonal drugs;
- demodicosis - a gel is prescribed if the pimples are caused by a subcutaneous mite demodex;
- seborrheic dermatitis.
Metronidazole is used against acne, which has arisen not only because of anaerobic bacteria, but also that are of a mixed nature, that is, caused by aerobes and anaerobes, but only in this case the gel is prescribed together with antibiotics.
Method of application of the gel Metronidazole
Metronidazole gel is intended for external use only. It must be applied and carefully rubbed into affected areas of the skin in the morning and in the evening. The face must be cleaned thoroughly before handling. It is best to apply Metronidazole Gel only after you have washed yourself and rub the skin with alcohol lotion. If necessary, this drug can be applied under the bandage.
Metronidazole tablets can be used to make a mask from pimples with white clay . Gel can not be a component of the mask! It should be applied to the skin in a very thin layer. In no case do not leave the medicine in gel form on the skin in large quantities for a long time.
Usually the therapeutic effect can be seen after 1.5-2 weeks after the start of treatment, but in some cases a good result will be visible only after 5-9 weeks. If you apply Metronidazole gel from acne in the warm season, then after applying it on the skin, try not to be in direct sunlight for a long time.
It is possible to conduct several courses of treatment with this medicine, but the break between them should be at least 3 months. You can store this gel for 2 years in a dry and protected from a bright light place, you can even in the refrigerator, but not freezing it.
Side Effects of Metronidazole Gel
Given the fact that Metronidazole is a face gel with a very low blood concentration in the local application, the risk of side effects from its use is very low. But still they can appear. The most likely of them are:
- severe itching;
- hives;
- rash and other allergic reactions;
- peeling;
- dry skin;
- hyperemia ;
- lacrimation (usually occurs if the gel is applied very close to the eyes).
Contraindications to the use of the gel Metronidazole
Treatment for Acne Metronidazole should not be given during the first trimester of pregnancy, but also during breastfeeding, as it can harm the fetus and is excreted in breast milk. In the II and III trimesters of pregnancy, this medication can be used only after consultation with the attending physician.
Also contraindications for the use of metronidazole are:
- violations of coordination of movements;
- leukopenia (including in the anamnesis);
- hypersensitivity to substances that are a derivative of nitroimidazole;
- organic lesions of the central nervous system;
- liver failure;
- hypersensitivity to some components of the drug.
Do not use the gel together with metronidazole tablets, which are intended for oral administration, especially if you undergo a second course of treatment.