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What you should know about Metrogel
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Please read this carefully before you start using 
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Metrogel
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This leaflet contains a summary of the information available on your medication. If you have any questions or are not sure about anything relating to your treatment, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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The name of your medication is 
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Metrogel
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it contains metronidazole. It is used in the treatment of the inflammation associated with rosacea
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Things to remember about Metrogel     
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Use your medication exactly as your doctor tells you and make sure you use 
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the full length of time recommended .
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Metrogel
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is
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for external use only.
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Metrogel
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sometimes cause side ejects. You can find more information about these inside this leaflet.
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Keep your medication away from children .
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Avoid contact with the eyes.
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You will find more information about 
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Metrogel
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the inside of this leaflet.
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Your medication is called 
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Metrogel
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. It contains metronidazole and is used in the treatment of inflammation associated with rosacea.
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Before using Metrogel 
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Tell your doctor before you start using 
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Metrogel
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 if the answer to any of the following questions is yes.
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Have you ever had an allergic reaction to 
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Metrogel
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or metronidazole?
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Have you ever had an allergic reaction to any of the following ingredients of the gel (Bronopol, hydroxybenzoic acid esters, hydroxyethyl cellulose, propylene glycol)?
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Are you pregnant?
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Are you breast feeding?
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If you become pregnant whilst using 
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Metrogel
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, stop your medication and tell your doctor.
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It is advisable to ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medications, whether bought or prescribed.
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Metrogel
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 is not recommended for children.
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Using Metrogel 
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Your doctor will decide the right amount of 
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Metrogel
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for you to use and will tell you how long to use your medication.  Follow your doctor’s instructions exactly and make sure you use 
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Metrogel
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for the full length of time your doctor recommends. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure about how much medication to use or how to apply it. Unless otherwise instructed by your doctor, apply 
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Metrogel
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twice daily morning and evening. Make sure that you have cleaned and dried the affected areas and then squeeze a small amount of the gel onto the fingertips and rub in a thin film to the affected areas.
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Overdosage
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Metrogel
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After using Metrogel
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Most people benefit from using 
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Metrogel
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but a few people can be upset by it. If you experience persistent irritation or burning of the skin or any other unusual effects tell your doctor.
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Storing your Medication
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Replace cap on tube after use.
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Store 
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Metrogel
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 at normal room temperature (15-25°C).
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Store 
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Metrogel
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 away from direct light.
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Keep your medication in a safe place where children cannot reach it, your medication could harm them.
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If your doctor decides to stop your treatment, return any recover medication to the pharmacist.
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What’s in your medication
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Metrogel
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Further information
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REMEMBER
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This leaflet does not contain complete information about your medication If you have any questions or you are unsure about anything regarding your medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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Metrogel
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 is a registered Trade Mark.
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Manufactured for the licence holder Bioglan Laboratories Limited, Hitchin, Herts for:
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Sandoz Pharmaceuticals PL 0041/0008 <FIGURE></FIGURE>
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