Soolantra Cream Product Details:
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Active Ingredient: Each gram of Soolantra cream contains 10 mg of ivermectin, a semi-synthetic derivative isolated from the fermentation of Streptomyces avermitilis.
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Inactive Ingredients: Soolantra cream contains the following inactive ingredients:
- Carbomer copolymer type B
- Cetyl alcohol
- Citric acid monohydrate
- Dimethicone
- Edetate disodium
- Methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218)
- Propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E216)
- Propylene glycol
- Stearyl alcohol.
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Dosage Form: Soolantra cream is a white to pale yellow hydrophilic cream.
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Indication: Soolantra cream is indicated for the topical treatment of inflammatory lesions of rosacea (papulopustular) in adult patients.
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Drug Class: Soolantra cream belongs to the drug classes of topical anti-infectives and topical anti-rosacea agents.
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How it Works: The exact mechanism of how Soolantra cream works to treat rosacea is unknown.
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Prescription: Soolantra cream is a prescription medication.
Positive Aspects of Soolantra Cream:
- Effective Treatment: Soolantra cream is an effective topical treatment for inflammatory lesions of rosacea (papulopustular) in adult patients.
Negative Aspects of Soolantra Cream:
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Allergic Reactions: Some individuals may be allergic to ivermectin or any of the other ingredients in Soolantra cream. If you are allergic to ivermectin or any of the other ingredients, you should not use Soolantra cream.
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Transient Aggravation of Rosacea: Patients may experience a transient aggravation of rosacea, which usually resolves within 1 week under continuation of the treatment. This may be expected due to a reaction to the dying Demodex mites.
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Severe Worsening with Dermal Reaction: In case of severe worsening with a strong dermal reaction, the treatment should be discontinued.
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Not Studied in Patients with Renal or Hepatic Impairment: Soolantra cream has not been studied in patients with renal or hepatic impairment.
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Unknown Mechanism of Action: The exact mechanism of how Soolantra cream works to treat rosacea is unknown.
