Metronidazole

openFDA label record#

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Brand name
Metronidazole
Generic name
METRONIDAZOLE
Manufacturer
Cosette Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Product type
HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG
SPL set ID
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SPL ID
edf61c59-f083-6b15-e053-2995a90a675b
Version
10
Effective date
2022-11-21
Source export date
2026-11-06
Source partition
3
Source file
https://download.open.fda.gov/drug/label/drug-label-0003-of-0014.json.zip
Source object key
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Source manifest SHA-256
4a7570ba105b5a039a8e1c94a85e7f085b9047a8882a35a96bf1e4516c5ffc97
Import run
20261108T063105Z
Imported at
2026-11-08 06:54:18
Harmonized routes table
Harmonized routes
TOPICAL

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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. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Cosette Pharmaceuticals, Inc. at 1-800-922-1038 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

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