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Rosacea - Management
Topical metronidazole

Age from 16 years onwards
Metronidazole 0.75% gel: apply twice a day
Metronidazole 0.75% gel
Apply thinly to the affected area(s) twice a day.
Supply 40 grams.
Age: from 16 years onwards
NHS cost: £9.95
Licensed use: yes
Patient information: Avoid contact with the eyes, mouth and other mucous membranes. You will need to continue using this gel for several months. Please get further supplies from your GP when this has run out.
Metronidazole 0.75% cream: apply twice a day
Metronidazole 0.75% cream
Apply thinly to the affected area(s) twice a day.
Supply 40 grams.
Age: from 16 years onwards
NHS cost: £15.28
Licensed use: yes
Patient information: Avoid contact with the eyes, mouth and other mucous membranes. You will need to continue using this cream for several months. Please get further supplies from your GP when this has run out.
Metronidazole 1% cream: apply once a day
Metronidazole 1% cream
Apply thinly to the affected area once a day.
Supply 30 grams.
Age: from 16 years onwards
NHS cost: £19.08
Licensed use: yes
Patient information: Avoid contact with the eyes, mouth and other mucous membranes. You will need to continue using this cream for several months. Please get further supplies from your GP when this has run out.

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