Metronidazole oral gel
Nitroimidazole antimicrobial / antiprotozoal
What it is used for
Gingivitis, ulcerative gingivitis, gingival edema, periodontitis, stomatitis, pulpitis, post extractive alveolitis, toothache of infectious character. Clinical selection for Metronidazole oral gel should follow culture results where relevant, Kenya STG/EML recommendations, and the current product SmPC. Class context: Nitroimidazole antimicrobial / antiprotozoal. Confirm site-specific dose, duration and monitoring before prescribing.
Warnings
Avoid alcohol during and for 24–72 h after (disulfiram-like reaction). Neurologic toxicity with prolonged/high dose (neuropathy, seizures). Metallic taste common. Dark urine possible.
Possible side effects
Metallic taste, nausea, anorexia, headache. Serious: peripheral neuropathy, encephalopathy, seizures (rare), severe hypersensitivity, Stevens–Johnson (rare).
Storage
Store as labelled. Keep out of reach of children.
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