What side effects may I notice from receiving MetroGel-Vaginal?

Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:

-allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
-confusion
-fast, irregular heartbeat
-fever, chills, sore throat
-fever with rash, swollen lymph nodes, or swelling of the face
-pain, tingling, numbness in the hands or feet
-redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth
-seizures
-sign and symptoms of liver injury like dark yellow or brown urine; general ill feeling or flu-like symptoms; light colored stools; loss of appetite; nausea; right upper belly pain; unusually weak or tired; yellowing of the eyes or skin
-vaginal discharge, itching, or odor in women

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

-changes in taste
-diarrhea
-headache
-nausea, vomiting
-stomach pain

This list may not describe all possible side effects for MetroGel-Vaginal. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.