Picato

Generic name: Ingenol Topical
Brand names: Picato
Drug class: Topical antineoplastics

Usage of Picato

Picato works by causing the death of certain cells in the body.

Picato gel is used to treat actinic keratosis (warty overgrowths of skin) on the face, scalp, arms, and legs.

Picato gel may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Picato side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to Picato: hives; feeling light-headed, dizzy; difficulty breathing, wheezing, chest tightness; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have:

severe skin redness, flaking, scaling, crusting, swelling;

blisters, pus, ulcers, or skin breakdown; or

(if this medicine gets in your eye) eye pain, redness, burning, swelling around the eye, drooping eyelid.

Picato may cause scars or changes in skin color where the medicine was applied.

Common Picato side effects include:

a skin reaction where you applied the medicine;

pain, itching, irritation, or infection where the medicine was applied;

swelling around the eyes;

headache; or

nose and throat irritation.

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 Picato

You should not use Picato if you are allergic to ingenol

Tell your doctor if you have ever been treated for actinic keratosis.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

If you apply Picato to your chest, avoid areas that may come into contact with the baby's mouth.

Picato is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.

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How to use Picato

Usual Adult Dose for Keratosis:

Face and scalp: This drug should be applied to the affected area once a day for 3 consecutive days. Trunk or extremities: This drug should be applied to the affected area once a day for 2 consecutive days. Comments: -This drug may be applied to the affected area, up to one contiguous skin area of approximately 25 cm2 (e.g., 5 cm x 5 cm) using one unit dose tube. -After spreading evenly over the treatment area, this drug should be allowed to dry for 15 minutes. -Patients should wash their hands immediately after applying the drug and take care not to transfer the applied drug to other areas, including the eye. -Patients should avoid washing and touching the treated area for a period of 6 hours after application. Following this time, patients may wash the area with a mild soap. -This drug should not be applied orally, ophthalmically, or intravaginally. Use: Inducer of cell death for the topical treatment of actinic keratosis

Warnings

Use Picato gel exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Using too much of this medicine, or using it for too long can increase your risk of severe skin reactions. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

Wash your hands with soap and water before and after applying the gel. Do not use Picato on sunburned skin, or on areas of skin that are still healing after surgery or treatment with other medications. Wait until these conditions have healed before using this medicine. Do not get this medication in your eyes. If this does happen, rinse with water and call your doctor at once. Avoid getting the medication in your mouth or vagina. If it does get into any of these areas, rinse with water.

Avoid letting treated skin areas come into contact with other people. Avoid touching a treated skin area and then touching your eyes.

Call your doctor if your skin condition does not improve or if it gets worse during treatment.

What other drugs will affect Picato

Medicine used on the skin is not likely to be affected by other drugs you use. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

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