{"id":23426,"date":"2022-07-29T11:26:50","date_gmt":"2022-07-29T11:26:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=23426"},"modified":"2022-07-30T07:02:38","modified_gmt":"2022-07-30T07:02:38","slug":"soolantra","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/soolantra\/","title":{"rendered":"Soolantra &#8211; Ivermectin uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>10 mg\/g&nbsp;cream<br>ivermectin<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Soolantra is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Soolantra contains the active substance ivermectin which belongs to a group of medicines called avermectins.\u00a0Cream\u00a0is used on the skin to treat the rashes and bumps that occur in\u00a0rosacea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Soolantra should only be used by adults (18 years of age or older).<br><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before you use Soolantra<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Soolantra:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to ivermectin or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and precautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Soolantra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the beginning of treatment, some patients may experience worsening rosacea\u00a0symptoms, but this is unusual and usually resolves within 1 week of treatment.\u00a0Talk to your doctor if this happens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Soolantra<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Other medicines could affect Soolantra and you should therefore tell the doctor if you are using, have recently used, or might be using other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Soolantra is not recommended during pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are breastfeeding, you should not use this medicine, or stop breastfeeding before starting treatment with Soolantra.\u00a0Talk to your doctor and he or she can help you decide between using Soolantra and breastfeeding, taking into account the benefit of treatment and the benefit of breastfeeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving ability and use of machinery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Soolantra has no or negligible effect on the ability to drive and use machines.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Soolantra contains:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol can cause local skin irritations (for example contact dermatitis),<\/li><li>Methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218) and propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E216) can cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed),<\/li><li>Propylene glycol can cause skin irritation.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use Soolantra<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always use this medicine as directed by your doctor.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important:<\/strong>\u00a0Soolantra is intended for adults and use on the skin of the face only.\u00a0Do not use this medicine on other parts of the body, especially on moist body surfaces such as the eyes, mouth, or mucous membranes.\u00a0Should not be swallowed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recommended\u00a0dose\u00a0is one application per day on the skin of the face.\u00a0Apply a pea-sized amount of\u00a0cream\u00a0to each of the five areas of the face: forehead, chin, nose, and each cheek.\u00a0Then spread the\u00a0cream\u00a0in a thin layer all over the face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be careful to avoid the eyelids, lips, and mucous membranes such as the inside of the nose, mouth, and eyes.\u00a0If you accidentally get\u00a0cream\u00a0in your eyes or near your eyes, eyelids, lips, mouth, or mucous membranes, rinse immediately with plenty of water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use cosmetics (other face creams or make-up) before applying the daily&nbsp;dose&nbsp;of Soolantra.&nbsp;Such products can be used when the&nbsp;cream&nbsp;has dried.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wash your hands immediately after applying the\u00a0cream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You must use Soolantra daily during treatment.\u00a0The treatment course can be repeated.\u00a0The doctor will tell you how long to use Soolantra.\u00a0The treatment time can vary from person to person and depends on how serious the skin problems are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may see an improvement after 4 weeks of treatment.&nbsp;If the condition has not improved after 3 months, discontinue treatment and consult a doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Impaired liver function<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have liver problems, consult a doctor before using Soolantra.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use for children and adolescents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Soolantra should not be used by children and adolescents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to open the tube with the childproof cap<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To avoid spillage, do not press on the tube when opening or closing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Press down on the cap and turn counterclockwise (turn to the left).&nbsp;Then pull off the cork.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/LIF\/product?userType=2&amp;nplId=20140410000024#\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/res\/RootMedia\/Galderma20Nordic\/Soolantra\/Picture1.jpg\" alt=\"Picture 1\" title=\"Picture 1\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/LIF\/product?userType=2&amp;nplId=20140410000024#\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/res\/RootMedia\/Galderma20Nordic\/Soolantra\/Picture2.jpg\" alt=\"Picture 2\" title=\"Picture 2\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>How to close the tube with the childproof cap<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Press the cap down and turn clockwise (turn to the right).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/LIF\/product?userType=2&amp;nplId=20140410000024#\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/res\/RootMedia\/Galderma20Nordic\/Soolantra\/Picture3.jpg\" alt=\"Image 3\" title=\"Image 3\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you have used too much Soolantra<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if, for example,\u00a0a child has ingested the medicine by mistake, contact a doctor or hospital for an assessment of the risk and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you use more than the recommended daily\u00a0dose, contact your doctor who will tell you what to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to use Soolantra<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use a double\u00a0dose\u00a0to make up for a missed\u00a0dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you stop using Soolantra<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Several applications of this medicine are needed before the rash and warts begin to diminish.\u00a0You must continue to use Soolantra for as long as your doctor has prescribed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions about this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Soolantra can cause the following side effects:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Common&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 10 users)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Burning sensation in the skin<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Uncommon&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 100 users)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Skin irritation<\/li><li>Itchy skin<\/li><li>Dry skin<\/li><li>Worsening of&nbsp;rosacea&nbsp;(consult your doctor)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Frequency not known (cannot be calculated from available data)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Skin redness<\/li><li>Skin inflammation<\/li><li>Swelling of the face<\/li><li>Elevated liver enzymes (ALT\/AST)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to store Soolantra<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use before the expiry date which is stated on the carton and tube after EXP.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the tube has been opened, the medicine must be used within 6 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No special storage instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unused Soolantra\u00a0cream\u00a0should not be thrown down the drain or among the household waste.\u00a0Ask the pharmacist how to dispose of medicines that are no longer used.\u00a0These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is ivermectin.\u00a0One gram of\u00a0cream\u00a0contains 10 mg of ivermectin.<\/li><li>Other ingredients are\u00a0glycerol, isopropyl palmitate, carbomer, dimethicone, disodium edetate, citric acid monohydrate, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, macrogol cetostearyl ether, sorbitan stearate, methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218), propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E216), phenoxyethanol, propylene glycol, oleyl alcohol, sodium hydroxide, purified water.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Appearance and package sizes of the medicine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Soolantra is a white to pale yellow\u00a0cream.\u00a0It is provided in tubes containing 2, 15, 30, 45, or 60 grams of\u00a0cream.\u00a0The larger tubes have a childproof cap, which the 2g tube does not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Packaging with 1 tube.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine is approved within EEA member states under the following names:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Austria, Germany, Portugal:<\/td><td>Soolantra 10 mg\/g Cream<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Belgium, Luxembourg:<\/td><td>Soolantra 10 mg\/g creamSoolantra 10 mg\/g Cream<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bulgaria:<\/td><td>Soolantra 10 mg\/g Cream<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cyprus, Greece:<\/td><td>Soolantra 10 mg\/g \u039a\u03c1\u03ad\u03bc\u03b1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia:<\/td><td>Soolantra 10 mg\/g cream<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Denmark:<\/td><td>Soolantra<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Estonia:<\/td><td>Soolantra 10 mg\/g cream<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Finland:<\/td><td>Soolantra 10 mg\/g emulsiovoid<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>France, Netherlands:<\/td><td>Soolantra 10 mg\/g cream<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Iceland, Norway, Poland:<\/td><td>Soolantra 10 mg\/g cream<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ireland, United Kingdom:<\/td><td>Soolantra 10 mg\/g cream<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Italy:<\/td><td>Efacti 10 mg\/g crema<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Latvia:<\/td><td>Soolantra 10 mg\/g cream<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lithuania:<\/td><td>Soolantra 10 mg\/g cream<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Malta:<\/td><td>Soolantra 10 mg\/g cream<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Romania:<\/td><td>Soolantra 10 mg\/g Cream<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Spain:<\/td><td>Soolantra 10 mg\/g crema<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sweden:<\/td><td>Soolantra 10 mg\/g&nbsp;cream<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing authorization holder and manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Manufacturer<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Laboratoires Galderma<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ZI \u2013 Montd\u00e9sir<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>74 540 Alby sur Ch\u00e9ran<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>France<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Soolantra contains the active substance ivermectin which belongs to a group of medicines called avermectins.\u00a0A cream\u00a0is used on the skin to treat the rashes and bumps that occur 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