Mirvaso Gel
Generic name:brimonidine topical [ bri-MON-i-deen-TOP-i-kal ]
Drug class:Topical anti-rosacea agents
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Sep 10, 2021.
What is Mirvaso?
Mirvaso works by narrowing blood vessels.
Mirvaso gel is used to treat facial rosacea (enlarged facial blood vessels) in adults.
Mirvaso may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Do not apply Mirvaso gel to irritated skin or open wounds. Avoid contact with the eyes and lips.
Some patients using Mirvaso gel may experience redness or flushing.
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Mirvaso if you are allergic to brimonidine.
To make sure Mirvaso is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
coronary artery disease or circulation problems;
heart disease or a blood vessel disorder;
Raynaud's syndrome (numbness or cold feeling in your hands or feet);
depression;
low blood pressure;
an autoimmune disorder called Sjögren's syndrome;
a build-up of scar tissue on your skin (scleroderma);
if you plan to have laser surgery; or
if you take a heart or blood pressure medication.
It is not known whether Mirvaso will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
It is not known whether brimonidine passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while using this medicine.
How should I use Mirvaso?
Use Mirvaso gel exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Use Mirvaso once per day, unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
Apply a pea-sized amount of gel to each affected area of the face (forehead, nose, chin, and each cheek). Try not to get any of the medicine near your eyes or on your lips.
Do not use this medicine on open wounds or on sunburned, windburned, dry, chapped, or irritated skin.
Wash your hands after applying this medicine.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Keep this medicine out of the reach of children. Mirvaso can cause serious medical problems in a child who accidentally swallows the medicine. Seek emergency medical attention if this happens.
Dosing information
Usual Adult Dose for Acne Rosacea:
Maintenance dose: Apply a pea-size amount of gel once daily to: central forehead, chin, nose, each cheek.
Use: Topical treatment of persistent (nontransient) facial erythema of rosacea in adults 18 years of age or older. This medicine is not for oral, ophthalmic, or intravaginal use.
