SPL Set ID: 08abacec-3b6a-43e7-bfaa-2041d87a26c7
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Metronidazole vaginal gel is the intravaginal dosage form of the synthetic antibacterial agent, metronidazole, USP at a concentration of 0.75%. Metronidazole is a member of the imidazole class of antibacterial agents and is classified therapeutically as an antiprotozoal and antibacterial agent. Chemically, metronidazole is a 2-methyl-5-nitroimidazole-1-ethanol. It has a molecular formula of C 6 H 9 N 3 O 3 , a molecular weight of 171.2 g/mole, and has the following structure: Metronidazole vaginal gel is a gelled, purified water solution, containing metronidazole, USP at a concentration of 7.5 mg/g (0.75%). The gel is formulated at pH 4.0. The gel also contains carbomer homopolymer, edetate disodium, methylparaben, propylparaben, propylene glycol, and sodium hydroxide. Each applicator full of 5 grams of vaginal gel contains approximately 37.5 mg of metronidazole. structure