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MetroGel Side Effects Center
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
- Generic Name: metronidazole
- Brand Name: Metrogel
Metrogel (Metronidazole) side effects drug center
Metrogel Side Effects Center
What Is Metrogel?
MetroGel (metronidazole) Topical gel is a topical (for the skin) antibiotic used to treat skin lesions caused by rosacea. MetroGel is available in generic form.
What Are Side Effects of MetroGel?
Common side effects of MetroGel include:
- skin stinging/burning/irritation/dryness/ redness/scaling/itching,
- metallic taste,
- nausea,
- headache,
- numbness or tingly feeling in your hands or feet,
- cough,
- stuffy nose,
- sore throat,
- cold symptoms, or