Key facts about Noritate
What is Noritate?
Noritate is the brand name for metronidazole and is available as an topical cream.
What dosages is Noritate available in?
Noritate is available as 1% topical cream.
What is Noritate used for?
Noritate is a nitroimidazole antibiotic and is used to treat adult acne.
How does Noritate work?
Noritate is used to lower the swelling and redness caused by rosacea.
How do I take Noritate?
The typical dose of Noritate is a thin film applied to the affected area(s) once a day.
Is it safe for me to take Noritate?
Noritate is a safe and effective treatment when used for FDA licensed indications. However, like all medications, they may give you unwanted side effects. You should always discuss potential side effects with your physician to ensure the medication is suitable and right for you.
Noritate Common Side Effects
Common side effects of Noritate:
- Nasopharyngitis – a common cold that affects the nose and throat
- Upper respiratory tract infection – a cold that affects the nose, throat, and lungs
- Headache
Noritate Serious Side Effects
Serious side effects are rare with Noritate.
Effects of other drugs, drug classes and over-the-counter products on Noritate
The following medications may interact with Noritate:
- Oral metronidazole has been reported to potentiate the anticoagulant effect of coumarin and warfarin resulting in a prolongation of prothrombin time. Drug interactions should be kept in mind when Noritate is prescribed for patients who are receiving anticoagulant treatment, although they are less likely to occur with topical metronidazole administration because of low absorption
Who makes Noritate?
Bausch Health
Is Noritate safe in pregnancy?
It is not known if Noritate will harm your unborn baby. Noritate should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.
