Nuvessa and Vivelle Transdermal

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

Metronidazole is an antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body.

Nuvessa (for use in the vagina) is used to treat vaginal infections caused by bacteria.

Nuvessa may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: estradiol
• Dosage Forms: patch, extended release
• Other Brand Names: Estraderm, Vivelle, Alora, Climara, Estradiol Patch, Menostar, Minivelle, Vivelle-Dot, Delestrogen, Depo-Estradiol, Divigel, Elestrin Pump, Estrasorb, EstroGel Pump, Evamist, Estrace, DepoEstradiol, Elestrin, Estradot, Estrogel, Femtrace, Femring, Gynodiol

Estradiol transdermal gel, patch, and spray are used to treat moderate to severe hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause or low amounts of estrogen. It is also used to treat changes in and around the vagina (such as vaginal dryness, itching, and burning) caused by low estrogen levels or menopause. This medicine is also used to treat certain conditions in women before menopause if their ovaries do not make enough estrogens naturally, and prevent osteoporosis after menopause.

Estradiol is an estrogen hormone. The hormone from the patch, gel, and spray is absorbed through your skin into your body. It works by preventing symptoms, such as feelings of warmth in the face, neck, and chest, or sudden strong feelings of heat and sweating (hot flashes) in women during menopause.

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