Nuvessa Food, Alcohol, Supplements and Drug Interactions

NUVESSA

QTY 5 • 1.3 % • GEL W/APPL • Near 77381

METRONIDAZOLE (me troe NI da zole) treats infections caused by too much bacteria in the vagina. It belongs to a group of medications called antibiotics. It will not treat yeast infections or infections caused by viruses.

NUVESSA Lifestyle Interactions

Metronidazole 1.3%, Vaginal gel

Alcohol

· Severity: Severe

· Notes for Consumers: Do not drink alcoholic beverages or use medicines that contain Alcohol as an ingredient while taking Metronidazole. This includes products containing Propylene Glycol, a type of alcohol. Continue to avoid Alcohol and Propylene Glycol for about 3 days after stopping Metronidazole. When products containing Alcohol (including medicines with a significant amount of alcohol in them) or Propylene Glycol are taken by patients receiving Metronidazole, an extremely unpleasant reaction is likely. This reaction includes flushing, throbbing headache, nausea, vomiting, sweating, thirst, and other effects that can be severe and last from 30 minutes to several hours. Interactions with Metronidazole vaginal or topical skin products are not likely.

· Notes for Professionals: Advise patients to discontinue alcoholic beverages and other forms of alcohol (including medicines with significant alcohol content and any products containing propylene glycol) before, during, and up to 3 days after therapy with systemic metronidazole. Disulfiram-like side effects including nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, headache, flushing, and abdominal cramps may occur if used together.

<b>DISCLAIMER:</b><em> This drug information content is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Patients should always consult their physician with any questions regarding a medical condition and to obtain medical advice and treatment. Drug information is sourced from GSDD (Gold Standard Drug Database ) provided by Elsevier.</em>

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