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METROCREAM® (metronidazole topical cream) Topical Cream is indicated for topical application in the treatment of inflammatory papules and pustules of rosacea.
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METROCREAM® 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 anti-bacterial agent. Chemically, metronidazole is 2-methyl-5-nitro-1 H-imidazole-1-ethanol. The molecular formula is C6H9N3O3 and molecular weight is 171.16. Metronidazole is represented by the following structural formula:
![Structural Formula](http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/image.cfm?setid=43d5e570-f359-564d-9bb4-51784ad97b6f&type=img&name=structuralformula.jpg)
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Galderma Laboratories, L.p.
Metrocream | Galderma Laboratories, L.p.
Apply and rub in a thin layer of METROCREAM® (metronidazole topical cream) Topical Cream twice daily, morning and evening, to entire affected areas after washing.
Areas to be treated should be washed with a mild cleanser before application. Patients may use cosmetics after application of METROCREAM® Topical Cream.
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