Metrogyl Plus Gel

Description

Metrogyl Plus Gel is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial and parasitic skin infections. It may also be used to treat infected cuts and wounds. This medicine stops the microbes from growing, which helps to resolve your symptoms and thus, cures the underlying infection. Metrogyl Plus Gel is meant for external use only. It should be applied only to the affected area of the skin as per the dosage and schedule prescribed by your doctor. To get the most benefit, apply it regularly and preferably at the same time each day. Do not use larger amounts or apply it more often or for a longer duration than directed. This will only increase the risk of side effects. The most common side effect that occurs on applying this medicine is application site irritation. It may also cause minor burning, stinging, or redness. Consult your doctor if these persist for a longer duration or if your condition does not improve. Avoid any contact with your eyes, nose, or mouth. Rinse it off with water if you accidentally get the medicine in these areas. Before using it, inform your doctor if you have any previous history of allergy to it or any other medicine. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using it.

Introduction

In Bacterial & parasitic infections Metrogyl Plus Gel is an antibiotic medicine that helps treat many bacterial and parasitic infections of the skin. It can also be used to treat infected cuts and wounds. It works by killing and stopping the growth of infection-causing organisms. This way it provides relief from the symptoms and speeds up the healing process. This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue using it as long as it is prescribed even if you feel better, to make sure that all parasites are killed and do not become resistant.

Benefits

Metrogyl Plus Gel is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria and other microorganisms that cause infections by damaging their DNA.

How to use

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the gel. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.

Safety Advice

- Alcohol : - No interaction found/established - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Information regarding the use of Metrogyl Plus Gel during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor. - Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Metrogyl Plus Gel is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. The baby's skin should not come into direct contact with the treated area of skin. Water-miscible cream/gel is preferred as ointments may expose the baby to harmful effects of Metrogyl Plus Gel via licking. - Driving : - No interaction found/established - Kidney : - No interaction found/established - Liver : - No interaction found/established