Metronidazole (Metronidazole) 7.5 mg

GELTOPICALZydus Lifesciences LimitedNDC: 70771-1978Updated: Mar 2026

Active Ingredient

⚠️ 3 ingredients flagged as common allergens

Methylparaben

⚠️ Yes — Parabens

Preservative

Propylene Glycol

⚠️ Yes — Propylene Glycol

Solvent/Humectant

Propylparaben

⚠️ Yes — Parabens

Preservative

Carbomer Homopolymer Type C (allyl Pentaerythritol Crosslinked)

Thickener/Gelling Agent

Edetate Disodium

Chelating Agent

Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water

Skin Conditioner

Sodium Hydroxide

pH Adjuster

Ingredient	Purpose	Common Allergen?	Description
Methylparaben	Preservative	⚠️ Yes — Parabens	A preservative used to prevent microbial growth. Can cause allergic contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals.
Propylene Glycol	Solvent/Humectant	⚠️ Yes — Propylene Glycol	An organic compound used as a solvent and humectant. Can cause contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals.
Propylparaben	Preservative	⚠️ Yes — Parabens	A paraben preservative used to prevent microbial growth. Can cause contact dermatitis in paraben-sensitive individuals.
Carbomer Homopolymer Type C (allyl Pentaerythritol Crosslinked)	Thickener/Gelling Agent	No	A specific cross-linked acrylic acid polymer used to create clear gels for topical formulations.
Edetate Disodium	Chelating Agent	No	Also known as EDTA. Binds metal ions to prevent degradation of active ingredients and preserve product stability.
Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water	Skin Conditioner	No	Witch hazel distillate, a plant-derived astringent used in topical formulations to soothe and tone the skin.
Sodium Hydroxide	pH Adjuster	No	A strong alkali used to adjust the pH of pharmaceutical solutions. Present only in trace amounts in the final product.