Brimonidine topical

Generic name: Brimonidine Topical
Dosage form: topical gel (0.33%)
Drug class: Topical anti-rosacea agents

Usage of Brimonidine topical

Brimonidine works by narrowing blood vessels.

Brimonidine topical (for the skin) is used to treat facial rosacea (enlarged facial blood vessels) in adults.

Brimonidine topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Brimonidine topical side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Brimonidine topical may cause serious side effects. Stop using brimonidine topical and call your doctor at once if you have:

dizziness or feeling light-headed;

slow heartbeats; or

severe skin redness, burning, or other irritation.

Common side effects of brimonidine topical may include:

mild skin redness or burning;

flushing (warmth, redness, or tingly feeling); or

pale or lighter skin where the medicine was applied.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Brimonidine topical

You should not use brimonidine topical if you are allergic to brimonidine.

To make sure brimonidine topical 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 this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

It is not known whether brimonidine topical passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while using this medicine.

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How to use Brimonidine topical

Usual Adult Dose for Acne Rosacea:

Apply a pea-sized amount once a day to the central forehead, chin, nose, and each cheekComments:-Patients should wash their hands after applying this drug.-This drug is not for oral, ophthalmic, or intravaginal use.-Patients should apply the treatment in a smooth, thin layer across the entire face, avoiding the nose and mouth.Use: Topical treatment of persistent (nontransient) facial erythema of rosacea

Warnings

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.

What other drugs will affect Brimonidine topical

It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on topically applied brimonidine. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

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