Metrolyn Gel 20 gm belongs to a group of medicines known as nitroimidazole antimicrobials used to treat rosacea. It helps to treat pimples, pustules (spots), and redness associated with this condition. Rosacea is a long-term medical condition that mostly affects the skin of the face, causing redness on the forehead, cheeks, chin, and nose.
Metrolyn Gel 20 gm contains Metronidazole which works by stopping the growth of bacteria. It alleviates rosacea lesions due to its anti-inflammatory or immunosuppressive activities.
Metrolyn Gel 20 gm is for external use only. In some cases, Metrolyn Gel 20 gm may cause dryness, redness, itching, irritation, burning, and stinging sensation. Most of these side effects of Metrolyn Gel 20 gm eventually resolve over time without the need for medical intervention. Consult your doctor if any side effects worsen or persist.
Do not use Metrolyn Gel 20 gm if you are allergic to Metronidazole or other ingredients in this formulation. Consult your doctor if you are a pregnant or nursing mother. Metrolyn Gel 20 gm should be used with caution in patients who have/had history of blood dyscrasia (blood disorder), so let your doctor know if you have any blood disorders. While using Metrolyn Gel 20 gm, do not expose yourself to direct sunlight, solar lamps, or sun lamps.