Metronidazole Oral

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE LIKMEZ is a nitroimidazole antimicrobial indicated for Trichomoniasis in adults ( 1.1 ) Amebiasis in adults and pediatric patients ( 1.2 ) Anaerobic Bacterial Infections in adults ( 1.3 ) To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of LIKMEZ and other antibacterial drugs, LIKMEZ should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria ( 1.4 ). 1.1 Trichomoniasis LIKMEZ is indicated for the treatment of: Symptomatic trichomoniasis caused by Trichomonas vaginalis in adult females and males when the diagnosis is confirmed by appropriate laboratory procedures.

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Central and Peripheral Nervous System Effects [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Blood Dyscrasias [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.5 )] Common adverse reactions include nausea, headache, anorexia, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramping, epigastric distress, and constipation. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Saptalis Pharmaceuticals, LLC at 1-833-727-8254 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or http://www.fda.gov/medwatch .

8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary While available studies cannot definitively establish the absence of risk, published data from case-control studies, cohort studies and meta-analyses have not established an association with metronidazole use during pregnancy and major birth defects, miscarriage or other adverse maternal or fetal outcomes (see Data). The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. In the U.S.

WARNING: POTENTIAL FOR CARCINOGENICITY Metronidazole has been shown to be carcinogenic in mice and rats. [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . Avoid unnecessary use of LIKMEZ. Reserve LIKMEZ for use in the following indications: trichomoniasis [see Indications and Usage (1.1) ] , amebiasis [ see Indications and Usage (1.2) ] and anaerobic bacterial infections [ see Indications and Usage (1.3) ]. 5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions: Severe cutaneous adverse reactions (SCARs) including toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS), drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), and acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) have been reported with metronidazole. If symptoms or signs of SCARs develop, discontinue LIKMEZ immediately and institute appropriate therapy. ( 5.2 ) Central and Peripheral Nervous System Effects: Encephalopathy, convulsive seizures, aseptic meningitis and peripheral neuropathy have been reported with metronidazole. Promptly evaluate the benefit/risk of continuation of LIKMEZ if abnormal neurological signs develop. 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Prior history of hypersensitivity to metronidazole or other nitroimidazole derivatives ( 4.1 ) Patients who have used disulfiram within the last two weeks. ( 4.2 , 7.1 ) Patients who consume alcohol or products containing propylene glycol during and for at least three days after LIKMEZ therapy.