Metronidazole

openFDA label record#

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Brand name
Metronidazole
Generic name
METRONIDAZOLE
Manufacturer
Aurobindo Pharma Limited
Product type
HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG
SPL set ID
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SPL ID
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Version
1
Effective date
2025-07-11
Source export date
2026-09-28
Source partition
13
Source file
https://download.open.fda.gov/drug/label/drug-label-0013-of-0014.json.zip
Source object key
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Source manifest SHA-256
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Import run
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Imported at
2026-09-29 06:37:39
Harmonized routes table
Harmonized routes
TOPICAL

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adverse reactions

ADVERSE REACTIONS: 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, pruritus and worsening of rosacea. All individual events occurred in less than 3% of patients. The following additional adverse experiences have been reported with the topical use of metronidazole: dryness, transient redness, metallic taste, tingling or numbness of extremities and nausea. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. at 1-866-850-2876 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

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