Rozex Cream
The active ingredient in Rozex cream is metronidazole 0.75% w/w
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What are the active ingredients in Rozex cream?
The active ingredient in Rozex cream is metronidazole 0.75% w/w
For a full list of excipients, click here.
What conditions can Rozex cream be used for?
Rozex cream is indicated for the treatment of inflammatory papules, pustules and erythema as a result of rosacea.
How do I use Rozex cream?
The cream is for topical use only.
Rozex cream should be applied as a thin layer to the affected area(s) twice daily (morning and in the evening). The areas to be treated should be washed beforehand with a mild cleanser and dried.
Treatment length is usually three to four months.
Full instructions can be found by clicking here to access the patient information leaflet.
Who cannot use Rozex cream?
Do not use Rozex cream is for are allergic or sensitive to the active ingredient or any of the excipients.
There is no safety and efficacy data available for use of the cream in a paediatric population. Therefore, the cream should be avoided in this patient group.
A full list of contraindications and cautions can be found by clicking here for the summary of product characteristics.
Can I use Rozex cream if I am pregnant or breastfeeding?
The effects of Rozex cream in pregnant females has not been established. In animal studies, metronidazole did cross the placenta and enter the foetal circulation (no toxicity was observed though). However, as animal studies are not always indicative of human response, use of Rozex cream should be limited in pregnancy unless clearly needed.
Metronidazole is excreted in breast milk, but concentrations absorbed via topical administration are likely to be low. The decision to prescribe to a breastfeeding mother should be based on the need for the drug versus the benefit of breastfeeding a child (in which case the cream should be discontinued).
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