Source: FDA, National Drug Code (US) Revision Year: 2020
Noritate (metronidazole cream) Cream, 1%, contains metronidazole USP. Chemically, metronidazole is 2-methyl-5-nitro-1H-imidazole-1-ethanol. The molecular formula for metronidazole is C6H9N3O3.
It has the following structural formula:
Metronidazole has a molecular weight of 171.16. It is a white to pale yellow crystalline powder. It is slightly soluble in alcohol and has a solubility in water of 10 mg/mL at 20°C. Metronidazole is a member of the imidazole class of antibacterial agents and is classified as an antiprotozoal and antibacterial agent.
Noritate is an emollient cream; each gram contains 10 mg micronized metronidazole USP, in a base of glycerin USP, glyceryl monostearate NF, methylparaben NF, propylparaben NF, purified water USP, stearic acid NF and trolamine NF.
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Cream – 60 g aluminum tube – NDC 0187-5202-60. Keep out of reach of children. Distributed by: Bausch Health US, LLC, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 USA Manufactured by: Bausch Health Companies Inc., Laval, Quebec H7L 4A8, Canada |
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| NORITATE | Canada, United States |
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