MetroGel (Metronidazole Cream, Gel, and Lotion) and Pilocarpine Hydrochloride

• Generic Name: metronidazole topical
• Dosage Forms: gel
• Other Brand Names: MetroCream, MetroGel, MetroGel Pump, MetroLotion, Noritate, Rosadan, MetroGel-Vaginal, Nuvessa, Vandazole

• It is used to treat rosacea.
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.

• Generic Name: pilocarpine ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Pilocar, Pilopine-HS, Pilostat, Isopto Carpine, Adsorbocarpine, Pilagan with C Cap, Ocu-Carpine, Ocusert, Piloptic-1/2, Piloptic-1, Akarpine, Piloptic-2, Piloptic-3, Piloptic-4, Piloptic-6

Symptomatic treatment of radiation-induced dry mouth (xerostomia) in patients with head and neck cancer.

Symptomatic treatment of dry mouth in patients with Sjögren syndrome.

There are few comparative studies of pilocarpine and cevimeline (a similar muscarinic agonist). Although both drugs can increase salivary flow and improve symptoms of dry mouth, adverse effects may differ based on differences in selectivity and affinity for muscarinic receptors. (See Actions.)