Metrocream

Metronidazole


Galderma Laboratories, L.p.
Human Prescription Drug
NDC 0299-3836
Metrocream also known as Metronidazole is a human prescription drug labeled by 'Galderma Laboratories, L.p.'. National Drug Code (NDC) number for Metrocream is 0299-3836. This drug is available in dosage form of Cream. The names of the active, medicinal ingredients in Metrocream drug includes Metronidazole - 7.5 mg/g . The currest status of Metrocream drug is Active.

Drug Information:

Drug NDC: 0299-3836
The labeler code and product code segments of the National Drug Code number, separated by a hyphen. Asterisks are no longer used or included within the product code segment to indicate certain configurations of the NDC.
Proprietary Name: Metrocream
Also known as the trade name. It is the name of the product chosen by the labeler.
Product Type: Human Prescription Drug
Indicates the type of product, such as Human Prescription Drug or Human OTC Drug. This data element corresponds to the “Document Type” of the SPL submission for the listing.
Non Proprietary Name: Metronidazole
Also known as the generic name, this is usually the active ingredient(s) of the product.
Labeler Name: Galderma Laboratories, L.p.
Name of Company corresponding to the labeler code segment of the ProductNDC.
Dosage Form: Cream
The translation of the DosageForm Code submitted by the firm. There is no standard, but values may include terms like `tablet` or `solution for injection`.The complete list of codes and translations can be found www.fda.gov/edrls under Structured Product Labeling Resources.
Status: Active
FDA does not review and approve unfinished products. Therefore, all products in this file are considered unapproved.
Substance Name:METRONIDAZOLE - 7.5 mg/g
This is the active ingredient list. Each ingredient name is the preferred term of the UNII code submitted.
Route Details:TOPICAL
The translation of the Route Code submitted by the firm, indicating route of administration. The complete list of codes and translations can be found at www.fda.gov/edrls under Structured Product Labeling Resources.

Marketing Information:

An openfda section: An annotation with additional product identifiers, such as NUII and UPC, of the drug product, if available.
Marketing Category: NDA
Product types are broken down into several potential Marketing Categories, such as New Drug Application (NDA), Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA), BLA, OTC Monograph, or Unapproved Drug. One and only one Marketing Category may be chosen for a product, not all marketing categories are available to all product types. Currently, only final marketed product categories are included. The complete list of codes and translations can be found at www.fda.gov/edrls under Structured Product Labeling Resources.
Marketing Start Date: 20 Sep, 1995
This is the date that the labeler indicates was the start of its marketing of the drug product.
Marketing End Date: 20 Jan, 2026
This is the date the product will no longer be available on the market. If a product is no longer being manufactured, in most cases, the FDA recommends firms use the expiration date of the last lot produced as the EndMarketingDate, to reflect the potential for drug product to remain available after manufacturing has ceased. Products that are the subject of ongoing manufacturing will not ordinarily have any EndMarketingDate. Products with a value in the EndMarketingDate will be removed from the NDC Directory when the EndMarketingDate is reached.
Application Number: NDA020531
This corresponds to the NDA, ANDA, or BLA number reported by the labeler for products which have the corresponding Marketing Category designated. If the designated Marketing Category is OTC Monograph Final or OTC Monograph Not Final, then the Application number will be the CFR citation corresponding to the appropriate Monograph (e.g. “part 341”). For unapproved drugs, this field will be null.
Listing Expiration Date: 31 Dec, 2023
This is the date when the listing record will expire if not updated or certified by the firm.

OpenFDA Information:

An openfda section: An annotation with additional product identifiers, such as NUII and UPC, of the drug product, if available.
Manufacturer Name:Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
Name of manufacturer or company that makes this drug product, corresponding to the labeler code segment of the NDC.
RxCUI:211666
311678
The RxNorm Concept Unique Identifier. RxCUI is a unique number that describes a semantic concept about the drug product, including its ingredients, strength, and dose forms.
Original Packager:Yes
Whether or not the drug has been repackaged for distribution.
NUI:N0000175435
M0014907
Unique identifier applied to a drug concept within the National Drug File Reference Terminology (NDF-RT).
UNII:140QMO216E
Unique Ingredient Identifier, which is a non-proprietary, free, unique, unambiguous, non-semantic, alphanumeric identifier based on a substance’s molecular structure and/or descriptive information.
Pharmacologic Class EPC:Nitroimidazole Antimicrobial [EPC]
Established pharmacologic class associated with an approved indication of an active moiety (generic drug) that the FDA has determined to be scientifically valid and clinically meaningful. Takes the form of the pharmacologic class, followed by `[EPC]` (such as `Thiazide Diuretic [EPC]` or `Tumor Necrosis Factor Blocker [EPC]`.
Pharmacologic Class CS:Nitroimidazoles [CS]
Chemical structure classification of the drug product’s pharmacologic class. Takes the form of the classification, followed by `[Chemical/Ingredient]` (such as `Thiazides [Chemical/Ingredient]` or `Antibodies, Monoclonal [Chemical/Ingredient].
Pharmacologic Class:Nitroimidazole Antimicrobial [EPC]
Nitroimidazoles [CS]
These are the reported pharmacological class categories corresponding to the SubstanceNames listed above.

Packaging Information:

Package NDCDescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End DateSample Available
0299-3836-451 TUBE in 1 CARTON (0299-3836-45) / 45 g in 1 TUBE20 Sep, 1995N/ANo
Package NDC number, known as the NDC, identifies the labeler, product, and trade package size. The first segment, the labeler code, is assigned by the FDA. Description tells the size and type of packaging in sentence form. Multilevel packages will have the descriptions concatenated together.

Product Elements:

Metrocream metronidazole metronidazole metronidazole benzyl alcohol glycerin isopropyl palmitate water sorbitol lactic acid sodium hydroxide structural formula metrocream-45g-carton

Indications and Usage:

Indications and usage: metrocream ® (metronidazole topical cream) topical cream is indicated for topical application in the treatment of inflammatory papules and pustules of rosacea.

Dosage and Administration:

Dosage and administration: apply and rub in a thin layer of metrocream ® (metronidazole topical cream) topical cream twice daily, morning and evening, to entire affected areas after washing. areas to be treated should be washed with a mild cleanser before application. patients may use cosmetics after application of metrocream ® (metronidazole topical cream) topical cream.

Contraindications:

Contraindications: metrocream ® (metronidazole topical cream) topical cream is contraindicated in individuals with a history of hypersensitivity to metronidazole, or other ingredients of the formulation.

Adverse Reactions:

Adverse reactions: in controlled clinical trials, the total incidence of adverse reactions associated with the use of metrocream ® topical cream was approximately 10%. skin discomfort (burning and stinging) was the most frequently reported event followed by erythema, skin irritation, pruritus and worsening of rosacea. all individual events occurred in less than 3% of patients. the following additional adverse experiences have been reported with the topical use of metronidazole: dryness, transient redness, metallic taste, tingling or numbness of extremities and nausea.

Description:

Description: metrocream ® topical cream contains metronidazole, usp, at a concentration of 7.5 mg per gram (0.75%) in an emollient cream consisting of benzyl alcohol, emulsifying wax, glycerin, isopropyl palmitate, purified water, sorbitol solution, lactic acid and/or sodium hydroxide to adjust ph. metronidazole is a member of the imidazole class of antibacterial agents and is classified therapeutically as an antiprotozoal and anti-bacterial agent. chemically, metronidazole is 2-methyl-5-nitro-1 h- imidazole-1-ethanol. the molecular formula is c 6 h 9 n 3 o 3 and molecular weight is 171.16. metronidazole is represented by the following structural formula:

Clinical Pharmacology:

Clinical pharmacology: the mechanisms by which metronidazole acts in the treatment of rosacea are unknown, but appear to include an anti-inflammatory effect.

How Supplied:

How supplied: metrocream ® (metronidazole topical cream) topical cream, 0.75% is supplied in a 45 g aluminum tube - ndc 0299-3836-45. storage conditions : store at controlled room temperature, 68° to 77°f (20° to 25°c), excursions permitted between 59° and 86°f (15° - 30°c). marketed by: galderma laboratories, l.p. fort worth, texas 76177 usa made in canada all trademarks are the property of their respective owners. p53314-0 revised: january 2017

Package Label Principal Display Panel:

Package label: metrocream ® (metronidazole topical cream) topical cream 0.75% net wt. 45 g ndc 0299-3836-45 rx only galderma for topical use only. not for ophthalmic use. store at controlled room temperature, 68° to 77°f (20°-25°c), excursions permitted between 59° and 86°f (15° - 30°c). usual dosage: apply a thin layer to entire affected areas after washing. use morning and evening or as directed by physician. avoid application close to the eyes. each gram contains: active: metronidazole 0.75% (7.5 mg). inactive: benzyl alcohol, emulsifying wax, glycerin, isopropyl palmitate, purified water, sorbitol solution, lactic acid and/or sodium hydroxide to adjust ph. see closure for lot number and expiration date. marketed by: galderma laboratories, l.p. fort worth, tx 76177 usa made in canada all trademarks are the property of their respective owners. p53315-0


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