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NDC 51672-4116-05 Metronidazole 7.5 mg/g Details
Metronidazole 7.5 mg/g
Metronidazole is a TOPICAL GEL in the HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG category. It is labeled and distributed by Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.. The primary component is METRONIDAZOLE.
MedlinePlus Drug Summary
Metronidazole is used to treat rosacea (a skin disease that causes redness, flushing, and pimples on the face). Metronidazole is in a class of medications called nitroimidazole antimicrobials. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.
Related Packages: 51672-4116-05Last Updated: 11/30/2022
MedLinePlus Full Drug Details: Metronidazole Topical
Product Information
| NDC | 51672-4116 |
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| Product ID | 51672-4116_d5b90aeb-7cd5-48b8-97a5-8d6f3307e2a3 |
| Associated GPIs | 90060040004010 |
| GCN Sequence Number | 041798 |
| GCN Sequence Number Description | metronidazole GEL (GRAM) 0.75 % TOPICAL |
| HIC3 | L5G |
| HIC3 Description | ROSACEA AGENTS, TOPICAL |
| GCN | 43202 |
| HICL Sequence Number | 004157 |
| HICL Sequence Number Description | METRONIDAZOLE |
| Brand/Generic | Generic |
| Proprietary Name | Metronidazole |
| Proprietary Name Suffix | n/a |
| Non-Proprietary Name | metronidazole |
| Product Type | HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG |
| Dosage Form | GEL |
| Route | TOPICAL |
| Active Ingredient Strength | 7.5 |
| Active Ingredient Units | mg/g |
| Substance Name | METRONIDAZOLE |
| Labeler Name | Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. |
| Pharmaceutical Class | Nitroimidazole Antimicrobial [EPC], Nitroimidazoles [CS] |
| DEA Schedule | n/a |
| Marketing Category | ANDA |
| Application Number | ANDA077819 |
| Listing Certified Through | 2024-12-31 |
Package
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NDC 51672-4116-05 (51672411605)
| NDC Package Code | 51672-4116-5 |
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| Billing NDC | 51672411605 |
| Package | 5 g in 1 TUBE (51672-4116-5) |
| Marketing Start Date | 2006-07-18 |
| NDC Exclude Flag | N |
| Pricing Information | N/A |
Standard Product Labeling (SPL)/Prescribing Information SPL 4a233572-2471-4e99-a45e-2de978abcf16 Details
DESCRIPTION
Metronidazole gel contains metronidazole, USP, at a concentration of 7.5 mg per gram (0.75%) in a gel consisting of carbomer 940, edetate disodium, methylparaben, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, and sodium hydroxide. Metronidazole is classified therapeutically as an antiprotozoal and antibacterial agent. Chemically, metronidazole is named 2-methyl-5-nitro-1H-imidazole-1-ethanol and has the following structure:
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
Bioavailability studies on the topical administration of 1 gram of metronidazole gel (7.5 mg of metronidazole) to the face of 10 rosacea patients showed a maximum serum concentration of 66 nanograms per milliliter in one patient. This concentration is approximately 100 times less than concentrations afforded by a single 250 mg oral tablet. The serum metronidazole concentrations were below the detectable limits of the assay at the majority of time points in all patients. Three of the patients had no detectable serum concentrations of metronidazole at any time point. The mean dose of gel applied during clinical studies was 600 mg which represents 4.5 mg of metronidazole per application. Therefore, under normal usage levels, the formulation affords minimal serum concentrations of metronidazole. The mechanisms by which metronidazole gel acts in the treatment of rosacea are unknown, but appear to include an anti-inflammatory effect.
INDICATIONS AND USAGE
CONTRAINDICATIONS
PRECAUTIONS
General
Metronidazole gel has been reported to cause tearing of the eyes. Therefore, contact with the eyes should be avoided. If a reaction suggesting local irritation occurs, patients should be directed to use the medication less frequently or discontinue use.
Metronidazole is a nitroimidazole and should be used with care in patients with evidence of, or history of blood dyscrasia.
Information for patients
This medication is to be used as directed by the physician. It is for external use only. Avoid contact with the eyes.
Drug interactions
Oral metronidazole has been reported to potentiate the anticoagulant effect of coumarin and warfarin resulting in a prolongation of prothrombin time. The effect of topical metronidazole on prothrombin time is not known.
Carcinogenesis, mutagenesis, impairment of fertility
Metronidazole has shown evidence of carcinogenic activity in a number of studies involving chronic, oral administration in mice and rats but not in studies involving hamsters.
Metronidazole has shown evidence of mutagenic activity in several in vitro bacterial assay systems. In addition, a dose-response increase in the frequency of micronuclei was observed in mice after intraperitoneal injections and an increase in chromosome aberrations have been reported in patients with Crohn's disease who were treated with 200-1200 mg/day of metronidazole for 1 to 24 months. However, no excess chromosomal aberrations in circulating human lymphocytes have been observed in patients treated for 8 months.
Pregnancy
Teratogenic effects
Pregnancy category B
There has been no experience to date with the use of metronidazole gel in pregnant patients. Metronidazole crosses the placental barrier and enters the fetal circulation rapidly. No fetotoxicity was observed after oral metronidazole in rats or mice. However, because animal reproduction studies are not always predictive of human response and since oral metronidazole has been shown to be a carcinogen in some rodents, this drug should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed.
Nursing mothers
After oral administration, metronidazole is secreted in breast milk in concentrations similar to those found in the plasma. Even though metronidazole gel blood levels are significantly lower than those achieved after oral metronidazole, a decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or to discontinue the drug, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother.
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PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 30 g Tube Carton
INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
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| Labeler - Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. (145186370) |
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| Name | Address | ID/FEI | Business Operations |
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| Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. | 600072078 | MANUFACTURE(51672-4116) | |