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Soolantra (Ivermectin) is an antiparasitic used to treat Ascariasis, Elephantiasis, Mansonelliasis, Onchocerciasis.
Ivermectin · by Galderma Labs LP
Available as a generic: Ivermectin
Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Ivermectin
- Drug class
- Antiparasitic
- Form
- Topical
- Strength
- Ivermectin 1%
- Type
- Prescription (Rx)
- Brand or generic
- Brand-name
- May treat
- ascariasis, elephantiasis, mansonelliasis
- Manufacturer
- Galderma Labs LP
- What the pharmacy pays
- ~$2.99 per gm — not your price
- FDA application
- NDA206255
What is Soolantra?
From the FDA label:Ivermectin cream, 1% is a white to pale yellow hydrophilic cream intended for topical use. Each gram of Ivermectin cream contains 10 mg of ivermectin. Ivermectin is a semi-synthetic derivative isolated from the fermentation of Streptomyces avermitilis that belongs to the avermectin family of macrocyclic lactones. Ivermectin is a mixture containing not less than 95.0% and not more than 102.0% of 5-O-demethyl-22,23-dihydroavermectin A 1a plus 5-O-demethyl-25-de(1-methylpropyl)-25-(1-methylethyl)-22,23-dihydroavermectin A 1a , generally referred to as 22,23-dihydroavermectin B 1a and B 1b or H 2 B 1a and H 2 B 1b , respectively; and the ratio (calculated by area percentage) of component H 2 B 1a /(H 2 B 1a + H 2 B 1b ) is not less than 90.0%. The respective empirical formulas of H 2 B 1a and H 2 B 1b are C 48 H 74 O 14 and C 47 H 72 O 14 with molecular weights of 875.10 and 861.07 respectively. The structural formulas are: Component H 2 B 1a : R = C 2 H 5 , Component H 2 B 1b : R = CH 3 . Ivermectin cream contains the following inactive ingredients: carbomer copolymer type B, cetyl alcohol, citric acid monohydrate, dimethicone, edetate disodium, glycerin, isopropyl palmitate, methylparaben, oleyl alcohol, phenoxyethanol, polyoxyl 20 cetostearyl ether, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sodium hydroxide, sorbitan monostearate, and stearyl alcohol.…
How to use
Apply to the affected areas of the face once daily. Use a pea-size amount for each area of the face (forehead, chin, nose, each cheek) that is affected. Spread as a thin layer, avoiding the eyes and lips. Ivermectin cream is not for oral, ophthalmic, or intravaginal use. Apply to the affected areas once daily. ( 2 ) Not for oral, ophthalmic or intravaginal use. ( 2 )
Side effects
In controlled clinical trials with Ivermectin cream the most common adverse reactions (incidence ≤ 1 %) included skin burning sensation and skin irritation. (6.1) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Mayne Pharma at 1-844-825-8500 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. During clinical trials, 2047 subjects with inflammatory lesions of rosacea received Ivermectin cream once daily. A total of 1555 subjects were treated once daily for more than 12 weeks, and 519 for approximately one year. Adverse reactions, reported in ≤ 1% of subjects treated with Ivermectin cream for at least 3 months in vehicle-controlled clinical trials, included skin burning sensation and skin irritation. 6.2 Postmarketing Experience Because adverse reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure. Local adverse reactions: contact dermatitis and allergic dermatitis.
Who should not take Soolantra
None. None. ( 4 )
Overdose — what happens if you take too much
In accidental or significant exposure to unknown quantities of veterinary formulations of ivermectin in humans, either by ingestion, inhalation, injection, or exposure to body surfaces, the following adverse effects have been reported most frequently: rash, edema, headache, dizziness, asthenia, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Other adverse effects that have been reported include: seizure, ataxia, dyspnea, abdominal pain, paresthesia, urticaria, and contact dermatitis. In case of accidental ingestion, supportive therapy, if indicated, should include parenteral fluids and electrolytes, respiratory support (oxygen and mechanical ventilation if necessary) and pressor agents if clinically significant hypotension is present. Induction of emesis and/or gastric lavage as soon as possible, followed by purgatives and other routine anti-poison measures, may be indicated if needed to prevent absorption of ingested material.
U.S. Poison Control: call or text 1-800-222-1222 (free, 24/7). In an emergency call 911. From the FDA label; not medical advice.
Interactions
In vitro studies have shown that Ivermectin cream, at therapeutic concentrations, neither inhibits nor induces cytochrome P450 (CYP450) enzymes.
Drug class
May treat (source: NIH RxClass)
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Dosage forms
Topical
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Soolantra treat?
- Soolantra (Ivermectin) may be used to treat ascariasis, elephantiasis, mansonelliasis, onchocerciasis, scabies, strongyloidiasis, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.
- How much does Soolantra cost?
- Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $2.99 per gm, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins.
- Is there a coupon or discount for Soolantra?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Soolantra. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
- Who makes Soolantra?
- Soolantra is marketed by Galderma Labs LP. You can see Galderma Labs LP's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Soolantra a brand-name or generic drug?
- Soolantra is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Ivermectin. Lower-cost generic equivalents containing Ivermectin are available — ask your pharmacist.
- Is Soolantra available over the counter?
- No. Soolantra is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.
- What forms does Soolantra come in?
- Soolantra is currently marketed as topical, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- What class of drug is Soolantra?
- Soolantra is classified as antiparasitic, pediculicide, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.
- Is Soolantra FDA-registered?
- Soolantra is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA206255. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
- Is Soolantra safe?
- There's no single safe-or-not verdict, and we don't yet have a composite recall-safety score for Soolantra. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings below, and always consult a licensed professional.
- What are the side effects of Soolantra?
- Soolantra's side effects are taken directly from its FDA label. From the label: In controlled clinical trials with Ivermectin cream the most common adverse reactions (incidence ≤ 1 %) included skin burning sensation and skin irritation. (6.1) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Mayne Pharma at 1-844-825-8500 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.… Both common and serious reactions are documented in full on this page. This is general reference from the FDA, not medical advice — always consult a professional.
Clinical content sourced from the FDA label via openFDA (U.S. FDA). View the FDA label on DailyMed → Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.
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