Rosacea can't be cured, but with the proper treatment it can definitely be controlled. MetroGel® 1% is a simple solution designed to control rosacea and improve the skin's look by assisting in the reduction of inflammatory lesions and redness associated with all levels of rosacea. With regular use and a good skin care regimen, MetroGel® 1% will help you control rosacea and achieve healthy, glowing skin.
Your dermatologist will recommend the right care for your symptoms. One medication that may be prescribed for you is called MetroGel® 1%. It's the most powerful strength of metronidazole you can get. An easy solution to managing your skin care regimen and your rosacea is combined in the new MetroGel® 1% Kit. Contents include a 60-gram tube of MetroGel® 1%, 4 ounces of Cetaphil® Gentle Skin Cleanser and a $2 coupon for you to use on your next Cetaphil® purchase.
MetroGel® 1% has an exclusive formula that contains HSA-3™, a combination of ingredients including betadex, niacinamide (vitamin B3), and propylene glycol.
Its exclusive formulation contains HSA-3™, a combination of ingredients including betadex, niacinamide (vitamin B3), and propylene glycol.
In a 92% water-based gel, these ingredients work together to help moisturize your skin while enhancing the absorption of the medicine. The result is a smooth, silky texture that feels gentle on your face.
MetroGel® 1% is also convenient. You need to use it just once a day, so it's easy to remember and the smooth gel formulation makes it easy to apply.
MetroGel® 1% contains no alcohol to dry your skin the way other products can. And even though some products have ingredients that can damage the outer layer of your tender skin, MetroGel® 1% has been proven to not damage the outer layer of skin and to not cause the skin to lose moisture.
How does MetroGel® 1% differ from MetroGel® 0.75%?
MetroGel® 1% has a higher concentration of metronidazole which is the active ingredient in all the products. MetroGel® 1% is also indicated to be used once-a-day, whereas MetroGel® (metronidazole topical gel) Topical Gel, 0.75% is indicated to be used twice-a-day.
Seeking medical help and following a good skin care regimen are key in the success of the treatment. MetroGel® 1% is an important part of that regimen. In a clinical study, twice as many patients in an untreated group relapsed versus those treated with
MetroGel® 1% therapy. Learn more about topical metronidazole, the active ingredient in MetroGel® 1%. Take a look at how rosacea can affect the skin; check out our Stages of Rosacea. Read our product insert for further information.
Other Metronidazole products include: MetroLotion® (metronidazole lotion) Topical Lotion, 0.75% and MetroCream® (metronidazole topical cream) Topical Cream, 0.75%
The following adverse experiences have been reported with the topical treatment of metronidazole: burning, skin irritation, dryness, transient redness, metallic taste, tingling or numbness of extremities and nausea.