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Originally Posted by mrsD
It is hard to say how much Metronidazole would be absorbed.
The gel would facilitate it, I'd imagine.
I don't think enough would be systemic to be a factor, but, you never know with drugs:
http://www.rxlist.com/metrogel-drug.htm
Notice only 13 patients tested.
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The number of patients is typical of these companies. I'm amazed that the FDA approves these drugs with studies that small
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. I think I'm going to stop using it and go back to using the lotion I purchased that is an alternative type of treatment called Prosacea along with Eucerin and/or Cetaphil.
As for the other posts concerning eyes, I use artificial tears to help prevent the crusting which occurs as a result of Rosacea and to keep the eyes hydrated. In the winter, I use the gel form at bedtime since using heat dries the eyes and I find that the dryness aggravates the Rosacea. I use them as often as needed and this was suggested by my opthalmologist. The dermatologist has also prescribed doxycycline at times when its gotten out of hand but I find that I haven't had to use those when I regularly use drops/gels. Take care.