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Nuvessa Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Metronidazole 1.3%; vaginal gel; contains parabens.
Pharmacological Class
Antibacterial.
How Supplied
Gel—5g (w. applicator)
Manufacturer
Generic Availability
NO
Nuvessa Indications
Indications
Bacterial vaginosis.
Nuvessa Dosage and Administration
Adult
One applicatorful once daily at bedtime.
Children
12yrs: not established.
Nuvessa Contraindications
Contraindications
During or within 2 weeks of disulfiram use. Concomitant alcohol, preparations containing ethanol or propylene glycol during and for ≥24hrs after treatment.
Nuvessa Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Nuvessa Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Not for ophthalmic, dermal, or oral use. CNS diseases. Discontinue if abnormal neurologic signs develop. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers: not recommended or may choose to pump/discard milk during and for 2 days after the last dose.
Nuvessa Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Nuvessa Interactions
Interactions
See Contraindications. May potentiate oral anticoagulants, lithium. May be potentiated by cimetidine. May interfere with serum chemistry tests.
Nuvessa Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Vulvovaginal candidiasis, headache, vulvovaginal pruritus, nausea, diarrhea, dysmenorrhea.
Nuvessa Clinical Trials
See Literature
Nuvessa Note
Not Applicable
Nuvessa Patient Counseling
See Literature
