SPL Set ID: 65cda174-d840-488a-96d0-74d6086b7048

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 chemical formula of C 6 H 9 N 3 O 3 , a molecular weight of 171.15 g/mol, 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 974P, 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, USP. Structure.jpg