Metronidazole

openFDA label record#

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Brand name
Metronidazole
Generic name
METRONIDAZOLE
Manufacturer
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.
Product type
HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG
SPL set ID
4a233572-2471-4e99-a45e-2de978abcf16
SPL ID
56a64806-9414-af6c-e063-6394a90ab053
Version
6
Effective date
2026-07-15
Source export date
2026-11-06
Source partition
10
Source file
https://download.open.fda.gov/drug/label/drug-label-0010-of-0014.json.zip
Source object key
raw/openfda/drug-label/2026-11-06/b0d9ca61dc485ebaf55e14a76d7d677668e40ef1e1978cdbcc4d73d58eba0b99/drug-label-0010-of-0014.json.zip
Source manifest SHA-256
4a7570ba105b5a039a8e1c94a85e7f085b9047a8882a35a96bf1e4516c5ffc97
Import run
20261108T063105Z
Imported at
2026-11-08 07:46:20
Harmonized routes table
Harmonized routes
TOPICAL

Adverse reactions cross-check#

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adverse reactions

ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse experiences have been reported with the topical use of metronidazole: burning, skin irritation, dryness, transient redness, metallic taste, tingling or numbness of extremities and nausea.

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