Iverheal Cream 1% (Ivermectin) Used to Treat Inflammatory Lesions (Pimples and Bumps) Caused by Rosacea
Iverheal Cream (Ivermectin 1%) is a topical medicine used to treat inflammatory lesions associated with rosacea, helping reduce redness, bumps, and irritation. You can apply this cream to your facial skin as directed by your healthcare professional.
Product Overview
Iverheal Cream (Ivermectin 1%) is a topical prescription medicine containing ivermectin, an active ingredient used for the treatment of inflammatory lesions associated with rosacea. It is designed for application to affected areas of facial skin and may help reduce the pimples and bumps associated with rosacea.
Key Product Information
- Brand: Iverheal Cream
- Active Ingredient: Ivermectin
- Strength: 1%
- Dosage Form: Topical cream
- Route of Administration: For use on the skin
- Primary Use: Inflammatory lesions of rosacea
- Typical Application: Once daily, as directed by a healthcare professional
Each gram of ivermectin 1% cream contains 10 mg of ivermectin. The cream is intended for topical application to affected facial areas.
How Does Iverheal Cream Work?
The exact mechanism by which topical ivermectin improves rosacea lesions is not fully established. Ivermectin has anti-inflammatory and antiparasitic properties, but the prescribing information states that its specific mechanism of action in treating rosacea lesions is unknown.
What Is Iverheal Cream Used For?
Iverheal Cream is intended for the treatment of inflammatory lesions of rosacea, which can appear as red or inflamed pimples and bumps on the face. It is not appropriate to describe ivermectin 1% cream as a general treatment for ordinary acne, fungal infections, or intestinal parasitic infections.
Application
Ivermectin 1% cream is generally applied once daily to affected areas of the face. The labeled instructions recommend using a pea-sized amount for each affected facial area—such as the forehead, chin, nose, and cheeks—and spreading it as a thin layer. Avoid contact with the eyes and lips.
Important: Iverheal Cream is intended for topical skin use only. It should not be swallowed or applied inside the eyes, mouth, or vagina.
Precautions
Before using Iverheal Cream (Ivermectin 1%), follow your healthcare professional's instructions and use the cream only on the areas recommended for treatment.
Important Precautions
- For external use only: Iverheal Cream is intended for application to the skin. Do not swallow it or use it inside the mouth, eyes, or vagina.
- Avoid the eyes and lips: When applying the cream to the face, take care to prevent contact with the eyes and lips.
- Use only as directed: Applying more cream or using it more frequently than recommended will not necessarily improve results and may increase the possibility of skin irritation.
- Pregnancy: Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or think you may be pregnant. Available information is insufficient to establish the safety of topical ivermectin during pregnancy.
- Breastfeeding: Tell your healthcare provider if you are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed. It is not known whether topical ivermectin passes into human breast milk.
- Children: The safety and effectiveness of ivermectin 1% cream in children have not been established.
- Skin irritation: Stop using the cream and contact your healthcare professional if significant or persistent irritation develops.
- Other medicines: Inform your doctor about all prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements you use.
Keep Iverheal Cream out of reach of children and use it only according to the prescribed directions.
Usage
Use Iverheal Cream (Ivermectin 1%) exactly as directed by your healthcare professional. The labeled regimen for ivermectin 1% cream is once daily on affected areas of the face.
Application Instructions
Clean the affected facial areas gently and allow the skin to dry.
Apply a pea-sized amount to each affected facial area, such as the forehead, chin, nose, and cheeks.
Spread the cream evenly as a thin layer over the affected skin.
Avoid applying the cream directly to the eyes and lips.
Wash your hands after application unless your hands are being treated.
Use the cream once daily or according to your doctor's instructions.
Iverheal Cream is intended for topical use only and should not be used orally, ophthalmically, or intravaginally.
If You Miss an Application
Apply the cream when you remember, unless it is close to the next scheduled application. Do not apply an excessive amount to compensate for a missed application.
Important
Do not change the frequency or amount of Iverheal Cream without discussing it with your healthcare professional.
Uses
Iverheal Cream (Ivermectin 1%) is a topical medicine used for the treatment of inflammatory lesions associated with rosacea. These lesions may appear as pimples or bumps on affected facial skin.
What Is Iverheal Cream Used For?
Treatment of inflammatory lesions associated with rosacea
Management of rosacea-related facial pimples and bumps
Ivermectin 1% cream is specifically indicated for inflammatory lesions of rosacea. It should not automatically be considered a treatment for ordinary acne, fungal infections, or intestinal parasitic infections. The appropriate treatment depends on the underlying skin condition and should be determined by a healthcare professional.
How It May Help
Ivermectin has anti-inflammatory and antiparasitic properties, although the precise mechanism through which topical ivermectin improves rosacea lesions is not fully established.
Side Effects
Like other medicines, Iverheal Cream (Ivermectin 1%) may cause side effects in some people. Most reported reactions are localized to the skin.
Commonly Reported Side Effects
Skin burning sensation
Skin irritation
In controlled clinical trials, these reactions occurred in 1% or less of patients using ivermectin cream.
Other Possible Skin Reactions
Post-marketing reports have included:
Contact dermatitis
Allergic dermatitis
The frequency of these reactions cannot be reliably estimated from voluntary post-marketing reports.
When to Seek Medical Advice
Contact your healthcare professional if skin irritation becomes severe, persistent, or bothersome. If you develop signs of a serious allergic reaction, seek immediate medical attention.
Do not discontinue or change prescribed treatment solely because of mild symptoms without discussing them with your healthcare professional.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Iverheal Cream?
Iverheal Cream contains Ivermectin 1% and is a topical prescription medicine used to treat inflammatory lesions associated with rosacea.
2. What is Iverheal Cream used for?
It is used for inflammatory lesions of rosacea, including the pimples and bumps that can occur with this condition.
3. How often should I use Iverheal Cream?
The labeled use for ivermectin 1% cream is once daily on affected areas of the face. Follow the specific instructions provided by your healthcare professional.
4. How much Iverheal Cream should I apply?
The labeled instructions recommend a pea-sized amount for each affected facial area—the forehead, chin, nose, and each cheek—and spreading it as a thin layer.
5. Can I use Iverheal Cream for acne?
Ivermectin 1% cream is specifically indicated for inflammatory lesions associated with rosacea, not ordinary acne. If you are unsure whether your skin condition is acne or rosacea, consult a healthcare professional.
6. Can I apply Iverheal Cream around my eyes?
No. Avoid contact with the eyes. Iverheal Cream is intended for topical skin use and is not an ophthalmic medicine.
7. Can I use Iverheal Cream on my lips?
Avoid applying the cream directly to the lips. It is intended for application to affected facial skin.
8. What are the side effects of Iverheal Cream?
The most commonly reported adverse reactions are skin burning sensation and skin irritation. Contact dermatitis and allergic dermatitis have also been reported after marketing.
9. Can I use Iverheal Cream during pregnancy?
Tell your healthcare professional if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Available data are insufficient to establish the safety of topical ivermectin during pregnancy, so its use should be discussed with a healthcare professional.
10. Can I use Iverheal Cream while breastfeeding?
Tell your healthcare professional if you are breastfeeding. It is not known whether topical ivermectin passes into human breast milk.
11. Can I use other skincare products with Iverheal Cream?
Tell your doctor or pharmacist about other medicated skincare products you use. Some combinations may increase skin irritation, so follow professional advice when combining topical treatments.
12. What should I do if I forget to apply Iverheal Cream?
Apply it when you remember unless it is close to your next scheduled application. Do not use extra cream to compensate for a missed application.
13. Is Iverheal Cream for external use only?
Yes. Ivermectin 1% cream is intended for topical skin use. It should not be swallowed or used in the eyes or vagina.
14. Can children use Iverheal Cream?
The safety and effectiveness of ivermectin 1% cream in children have not been established. Ask a healthcare professional before using it in a child.
15. How should I store Iverheal Cream?
Follow the storage instructions provided with your specific product packaging. Keep the medicine out of reach of children.
16. How long does Iverheal Cream take to work?
Response to treatment can vary between individuals. Use the cream consistently as prescribed and follow up with your healthcare professional if your symptoms do not improve or become worse.
Interactions
Before using Iverheal Cream, tell your doctor or pharmacist about all medicines and healthcare products you currently use, including prescription medicines, over-the-counter products, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
Drug Interactions
Available prescribing information does not identify a specific clinically significant drug interaction for topical ivermectin 1% cream. In vitro studies found that ivermectin cream, at therapeutic concentrations, did not inhibit or induce CYP450 enzymes.
However, this does not mean that interactions are impossible in every individual.
Skincare Products
Tell your healthcare professional about other medicated creams, gels, lotions, or other topical treatments you apply to your face. Using several irritating topical products together may increase skin discomfort or irritation.
Do not combine prescription skin treatments or change your treatment routine without professional advice.
| Manufacturer | : | Healing Pharma |
| Trade Name | : | Soolantra |
| Generic Search | : | Ivermectin |
| Strength | : | 1 % |
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Dr. Priya Nair
Clinical Pharmacist & Senior Drug Information Specialist | 9 years
Pharm.D. (Doctor of Pharmacy)
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