{"id":22511,"date":"2022-06-30T07:43:21","date_gmt":"2022-06-30T07:43:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=22511"},"modified":"2022-07-01T10:51:35","modified_gmt":"2022-07-01T10:51:35","slug":"rozex","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/rozex\/","title":{"rendered":"Rozex &#8211; Metronidazole uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>0.75%&nbsp;gel<br>metronidazole<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Rozex gel is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Rozex&nbsp;gel&nbsp;contains metronidazole, which is an&nbsp;antibiotic&nbsp;that is active against only a few types of bacteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rozex\u00a0gel\u00a0is used for\u00a0redness\u00a0and rashes in the skin disease\u00a0rosacea.\u00a0Rosacea\u00a0is a skin disease that affects the central parts of the face (forehead, nose, cheeks, and chin) with\u00a0redness, bumps, and blisters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A doctor should have diagnosed\u00a0rosacea\u00a0before starting treatment with Rozex\u00a0gel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is not clear if the\u00a0gel\u00a0acts against\u00a0rosacea\u00a0by affecting the\u00a0bacterial flora\u00a0of the skin or by any other effect on the skin.\u00a0Metronidazole is not effective against other skin diseases or skin infections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Metronidazole contained in Rozex\u00a0gel\u00a0may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this product information.\u00a0Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or another healthcare professional if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before using Rozex gel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Rozex gel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to metronidazole or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Rozex\u00a0gel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Contact with eyes and mucous membranes should be avoided.<\/li><li>If the skin becomes irritated, you can either use Rozex&nbsp;gel&nbsp;less often or pause the treatment.&nbsp;Contact a doctor in case of severe skin irritation.<\/li><li>UV exposure (sunbathing, solarium, UV lamp) should be avoided during treatment.<\/li><li>Tell your doctor if you suffer or have suffered from any blood disease.<\/li><li>Prolonged or unnecessary use of Rozex&nbsp;gel&nbsp;should be avoided.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine should not be used in children because of a lack of experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Rozex gel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no experience of use during pregnancy.&nbsp;Rozex&nbsp;gel&nbsp;should only be used during pregnancy if your doctor deems it necessary.&nbsp;Therefore consult a doctor&nbsp;<em>before<\/em>&nbsp;use during pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rozex\u00a0gel\u00a0passes into breast milk.\u00a0Consult a physician\u00a0<em>before<\/em>\u00a0use during breastfeeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Rozex&nbsp;gel&nbsp;does not affect your ability to drive or use machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rozex gel contains methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218), propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E216), and propylene glycol (E1520)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218) and propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E216), which may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed).&nbsp;This medicine also contains 30 mg of propylene glycol (E1520) per gram, equivalent to 3% w \/ w, which may cause skin irritation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use Rozex gel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.\u00a0Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recommended\u00a0dose\u00a0is 2 applications on the skin daily (morning and evening).\u00a0Apply\u00a0a gel in a thin layer on the skin areas of the face to be treated.\u00a0Before use, clean the skin with a mild soap.\u00a0You can use cosmetics that are not opaque, dehydrating, or astringent once you have applied Rozex\u00a0gel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The normal treatment time is three to four months.\u00a0Contact your doctor if you feel that the treatment does not help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you use more Rozex gel than you should<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if e.g.\u00a0If a child has inadvertently ingested the medicine, contact a doctor or hospital for risk assessment and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to use Rozex gel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take a double\u00a0dose\u00a0to make up for a forgotten\u00a0dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common<\/strong>&nbsp;(affects more than 1 user in 100):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Skin side effects such as burning and stinging pain, dryness,\u00a0redness, irritation,\u00a0itching,\u00a0and worsening of\u00a0rosacea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Uncommon<\/strong>&nbsp;(affects 1 in 100 and 1 in 1000 users):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Metal taste in the mouth, tingling or numbness of the arms and legs, and nausea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>No known frequency<\/strong>&nbsp;(cannot be calculated from the available data):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact dermatitis, swelling of the face, dandruff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to store Rozex gel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/li><li>Store in a cold place.&nbsp;Do not freeze.<\/li><li>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after EXP.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The medicine should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is metronidazole.\u00a01 gram of\u00a0gel\u00a0contains metronidazole 7.5 mg (0.75%).<\/li><li>The other ingredients are carbomer, propylene glycol (E1520), sodium edetate, methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218), propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E216), sodium hydroxide, and purified water.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The clear or light yellow\u00a0gel\u00a0can change to slightly brownish over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rozex&nbsp;gel&nbsp;is supplied in an aluminum tube containing 30 g.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Manufacturer<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Galderma Laboratories<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ZI Montd\u00e9sir<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>74540 Alby-Sur-Ch\u00e9ran<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>France<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rozex gel contains metronidazole, which is an antibiotic that is active against only a few types of 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