MetroGel-Vaginal

See also: Generic MetroCream, Generic MetroGel, Generic MetroLotion

MetroGel-Vaginal is a brand name of metronidazole topical, approved by the FDA in the following formulation(s):

METROGEL-VAGINAL (metronidazole - gel; vaginal)

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  Manufacturer: MEDICIS
  
  Approval date: August 17, 1992
  
  Strength(s): 0.75% ^[RLD][AB]

Has a generic version of MetroGel-Vaginal been approved?

A generic version of MetroGel-Vaginal has been approved by the FDA. However, this does not mean that the product will necessarily be commercially available - possibly because of drug patents and/or drug exclusivity. The following products are equivalent to MetroGel-Vaginal and have been approved by the FDA:

metronidazole gel; vaginal

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  Manufacturer: TOLMAR
  
  Approval date: October 31, 2006
  
  Strength(s): 0.75% ^[AB]

Note: Fraudulent online pharmacies may attempt to sell an illegal generic version of MetroGel-Vaginal. These medications may be counterfeit and potentially unsafe. If you purchase medications online, be sure you are buying from a reputable and valid online pharmacy. Ask your health care provider for advice if you are unsure about the online purchase of any medication.

See also: About generic drugs.

Related Patents

Patents are granted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office at any time during a drug's development and may include a wide range of claims.

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  Intravaginal treatment of vaginal infections with buffered metronidazole compositions
  Patent 5,536,743
  Issued: July 16, 1996
  Inventor(s): Borgman; Robert J.
  Assignee(s): Curatek Pharmaceuticals Limited Partnership
  A non-flowing composition and method for treatment of bacterial vaginosis are disclosed. An afflicted vagina is treated with a therapeutically effective but relatively low dose of metronidazole in a composition that includes a buffer system maintaining the composition at a pH value in the range of about 3.75 to about 4.25. The composition can also be used for prophylactic purposes.
  
  Patent expiration dates:
  
  
  • July 16, 2013
    
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    Patent use: METHOD OF TREATING BACTERIAL VAGINOSIS
  
  

See also...

• MetroGel Vaginal Gel Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• MetroGel-Vaginal Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Metrogel-Vaginal Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Metronidazole Cream Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Metronidazole Emulsion Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Metronidazole Gel Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Metronidazole topical Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Metronidazole vaginal Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Flagyl Vaginal Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Neo-Metric Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Nidagel Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Metronidazole Topical Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Metronidazole Vaginal Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Metronidazole topical AHFS DI Monographs (ASHP)