Soolantra

Generic name:ivermectin
Dosage form: cream, 1%, for topical use
Drug classes:Topical anti-infectives, Topical anti-rosacea agents

Medically reviewed by Judith Stewart, BPharm. Last updated on May 19, 2021.

What is Soolantra?

Soolantra is a prescription cream used to treat rosacea.

Soolantra contains ivermectin, a macrocyclic lactone. Exactly how it works to treat rosacea is unknown.

Who should not use Soolantra?

You should not use Soolantra if you are allergic to ivermectin or any of the other ingredients contained in this medicine.

Before using Soolantra

Some medical conditions may interact with this medicine. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with this medicine. Because little, if any, of this medicine is absorbed into the blood, the risk of it interacting with another medicine is low.

Ask your health care provider if this medicine may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How do I use Soolantra?

Use this medicine as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• An extra patient leaflet and instructions for use is available with this medicine. Talk to your pharmacist if you have questions about this information.
• Be sure you understand how to use this medicine. Ask your health care provider if you have questions or if you are unsure how to use it.
• Wash your hands before and after using this medicine.
• Clean the affected area before use. Make sure to dry well.
• Apply a small amount of medicine to the affected area. Gently rub the medicine in until it is evenly distributed.
• Avoid getting this medicine in the eyes or on the lips.
• If you miss a dose of this medicine, put it on as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not put on 2 doses at once.

Instructions for Use

Important: Soolantra cream is for use on the face only. Do not use Soolantra cream in your eyes, mouth or vagina.
Read and follow the steps below so that you use Soolantra cream correctly:

1. Open the tube of Soolantra cream by gently pressing down on the child resistant cap and twist in the direction of the arrow (counterclockwise). To avoid spilling, do not squeeze the tube while opening or closing.
2. To apply Soolantra cream to your face, squeeze a pea-sized amount of Soolantra cream from the tube onto your fingertip.
3. Apply Soolantra to the affected..