MetroGel (Metronidazole Gel and Cleansing Lotion) and Zerlor

• 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: acetaminophen / caffeine / dihydrocodeine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Dvorah, Panlor Tablet, Trezix, Panlor DC, Panlor SS, Zerlor

Acetaminophen, caffeine, and dihydrocodeine combination is used to relieve moderate to moderately severe pain.

Acetaminophen is used to relieve pain and reduce fever in patients. It does not become habit-forming when taken for a long time. But acetaminophen may cause other unwanted effects when taken in large doses, including liver damage. Caffeine is a CNS stimulant that is used with pain relievers to increase their effect. It has also been used for migraine headaches. Dihydrocodeine belongs to the group of medicines called narcotic analgesics (pain medicines). It acts on the central nervous system (CNS) to relieve pain.

When dihydrocodeine is used for a long time or in large doses, it may become habit-forming, causing mental or physical dependence. However, people who have continuing pain should not let the fear of dependence keep them from using narcotics to relieve their pain. Mental dependence (addiction) is not likely to occur when narcotics are used for this purpose. Physical dependence may lead to withdrawal side effects if treatment is stopped suddenly. However, severe withdrawal side effects can usually be prevented by gradually reducing the dose over a period of time before treatment is stopped completely.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.