Rosacea Prescriptions

There are many prescription strength treatments for Rosacea we have listed a few here as well as links for more information on each

Accutane

A well know treatment for acne is also prescribed for Rosacea.

Noritate™

Noritate™ Indications and Usage for Noritate

Metronidazole Cream, 1%, is indicated for the topical treatment of inflammatory lesions and erythema of rosacea.

ContraindicationsMetronidazole Cream, 1%, is contraindicated in those patients with a history of hypersensitivity to metronidazole or to any other ingredient in this formulation.

PrecautionsGeneral

If a reaction suggesting local skin irritation occurs, patients should be directed to discontinue use of the medication. Conjunctivitis associated with topical use of metronidazole on the face has been reported. Contact with the eyes should be avoided. Metronidazole is a nitroimidazole and should be used with care in patients with evidence of, or history of, blood dyscrasia

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Metronidazole Topical

Representative Brand Names: MetroCream, MetroGel, MetroLotion Rozex Gel and Noritate Topical

Description

Topical metronidazole (me-troe-NI-da-zole) is applied to the skin in adults to help control rosacea (roe-ZAY-she-ah) , also known as acne rosacea and “adult acne.” This medicine helps to reduce the redness of the skin and the number of pimples, usually found on the face, in patients with rosacea.

Topical metronidazole is available only with your doctor’s prescription, in the following dosage forms:

BenzaClin®

BenzaClin® is a combination of two acne medications in a single gel: clindamycin 1% and benzoyl peroxide 5%.

Clindamycin is a topical antibiotic. It has been shown to be effective against bacteria such as P. acnes that can contribute to the development of the inflamed red pimples seen in acne.

Benzoyl peroxide is another product with antibacterial properties commonly used to treat acne.

BenzaClin® has been found to work better than either clindamycin or benzoyl peroxide alone for the topical treatment of acne.

You should not use BenzaClin if you are allergic to clindamycin, benzyl peroxide, or the antibiotic lincomycin, or if you have a history of colitis.Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding before using this medicine. You should not use this medicine if you are pregnant. Tell your doctor right away if you are pregnant or think you are pregnant.

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Psorcon®

(diflorsone diacetate cream) 0.05%
(diflorasone diacetate ointment) 0.05%

May cause local adverse reactions including burning, itching, irritation, and dryness. Prolonged use may produce reversible HPA suppression.

Recommended for the treatment of psoriasis, eczema, and dermatitis

Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding before using this medicine.

You should not use this medicine if you are pregnant.  Click here for more information on Psorcon®

Benzamycin®

Benzamycin® (3% erythromycin, 5% benzoyl peroxide), approved by the FDA in 1985, was the first topical combination of benzoyl peroxide and erythromycin. Benzamycin® is one of the most frequently prescribed topical antibiotics for acne in the United States.

Side effects are usually limited to the skin and may include: dry skin, reaction at the site of application, itching, peeling, redness, and sunburn. You should not use Benzamycin® if you are allergic to benzoyl peroxide or erythromycin.

Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding before using this medicine.

You should not use this medicine if you are pregnant. Tell your doctor right away if you are pregnant or think you are pregnant.

More information on Benzamycin®

Klaron®

(sodium sulfacetamide lotion)

Klaron has not been studied in a specific sensitive skin population.

Adverse reactions in clinical trials were infrequent and restricted to local events (erythema, itching, and edema). Severe reactions such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis have occurred with sulfonamides.

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Tretinoin (Topical)

Tretinoin (Topical) also known as Retin-A® Renova(Tm)

Treats acne and other skin conditions. Also used to treat fine wrinkles, skin spots, and rough skin. Tretinoin is related to vitamin A.

You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to Retin-A®, Tegison®, Accutane® or other vitamin A medicines.

Side effects:

• Blistering or crusting skin
• Severe redness or skin swelling
• Skin warmth
• Mild stinging or redness
• Itching, peeling, or dry skin
• Sensitivity to wind or cold
• Changes in color of treated skin

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Elidel

Elidel is approved for the treatment of atopic dermatits in adults and children ages two years and older.

Elidel is the first non-steroid prescription for mild to moderate atopic dermatitis for use in children and adults and is one of the first new treatments since topical corticosteroids were introduced almost 50 years ago.

Commonly known as eczema, atopic dermatitis is an itchy skin condition affecting up to 17 percent of the US population, or more than 40 million Americans.

ELIDEL® has been proven to relieve eczema without the side effects associated with long-term topical corticosteroid use, such as thinning of the skin, stretch marks, or spider veins.

The most common side effects:

Topical clindamycin is an antibiotic used to treat acne. It has also been used for the treatment of rosacea (a facial skin condition).

A side effect that may go away during treatment is dry skin. If it continues or is bothersome, check with your doctor.

Check with your doctor as soon as possible if you experience skin rash; swelling, redness, burning, or peeling of your skin; stomach pain; or diarrhea. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.

Representative Brand Names: C/T/S Topical Solution, Cleocin T Gel, Cleocin T Lotion, Cleocin T Pledgets, Cleocin T Topical Solution, Clinda-Derm Topical Solution, Clindagel Gel, Clindets Pledget

Topical Clindamycin may possibly (but rarely) cause colitis (inflammation of the colon). If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:

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