Description
Description
IVREA LOTION contains Ivermectin which belongs to the group of medicines called Antiparasitic agents. It is used in adults (18 years or older) to manage pimples and spots on the skin found with rosacea. Rosacea is defined as a skin condition that causes blushing or flushing and visible blood vessels in your face. It may also induce small and pus-filled bumps.
IVREA LOTION should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. It is not recommended for use in pregnant and breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before applying this medicine.
The safety and efficacy of IVREA LOTION in children and adolescents (18 years or less) have not been established. Consult your child’s doctor for advice.
The most common side effect of applying IVREA LOTION is a burning feeling of the skin. Consult your doctor if the side effects worsen.
USES OF IVREA LOTION
- Manage pimples and spots on the skin found with rosacea
HOW IVREA LOTION WORKS
IVREA LOTION has anti-inflammatory effect against rosacea and helps to kill the causative agent (demodex mites) improving clinical signs and symptoms in the skin.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Always apply IVREA LOTION as directed by your physician. It is for external use only. Apply a pea-size amount of the medicine to each of the five areas of the face: forehead, chin, nose and each cheek. Then spread as a thin layer across the entire face. Wash your hands after applying this medicine. Avoid applying it around your eyes, lips and inside the nose and mouth. Your doctor will decide the dose, duration and frequency of management for you depending upon severity of the infection.
SIDE EFFECTS OF IVREA LOTION
COMMON
- Burning feeling of the skin
UNCOMMON
- Skin irritation, itching
- Dry skin
- Worsening of rosacea
HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS
Itchy skin:
Avoid hot showers because hot water can irritate the skin. Do not scratch the affected area. Use sunscreen and protective clothing when going outdoors. Use moisturizers to relax and hydrate the affected skin area. Consult your doctor if itching worsens.
INTERACTIONS
A. Drug – Drug interactions:
Tell your doctor if you are applying or have recently taken any other medicines including medicines obtained without a prescription, vitamin supplement or herbal products.
Overdosage:
If you or anyone else accidentally apply too much of IVREA LOTION or ingest it, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital.
