Ivermectin Topical application

Use ivermectin exactly as directed by your doctor. Do not use more of it, do not use it more often, and do not use it for a longer time than your doctor tells you. Do not change your treatment without checking first with your doctor.

ivermectin comes with a patient information leaflet and patient instructions. Read and follow these instructions carefully. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

To use Sklice® topical lotion:

• Use Sklice® on the hair and scalp only. Keep the medicine out of your eyes, nose, mouth, and vagina. If the medicine gets in your eyes, rinse them well with water.
• Wash your hands before and after using ivermectin.
• Apply the medicine directly to the scalp and dry hair closest to the scalp and then apply outwards to the ends of your hair.
• Completely cover your scalp and hair (up to 1 tube). Leave the medicine on the hair and scalp for 10 minutes.
• After 10 minutes, rinse your hair with warm water and dry with a clean towel. Comb hair with a fine-toothed comb to remove any nits (eggs) or nit shells. They look like small white dots.
• If live lice are seen 7 days after using ivermectin, tell your doctor right away.
• Do not use ivermectin again without talking first with your doctor.
• Children will need an adult to apply the medicine for them.
• Throw away any unused medicine left in the tube after each use.
• It is best to wait for 24 hours before applying shampoo on the treated hair and scalp areas. Do not use cosmetics and other hair products on these areas as well.

To use Soolantra® topical cream:

• ivermectin is for use on the skin only. Do not get it in your eyes, mouth, or vagina. Do not use it on skin areas that have cuts or scrapes. If it does get on these areas, rinse it off right away.
• Wash your hands before and after using ivermectin.
• Use a pea-sized amount for each affected area of the face (forehead, chin, nose, cheeks).
• Spread a thin layer and avoid the eyes and lips.

Dosing

The dose of ivermectin will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of ivermectin. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

• For topical dosage form (cream):
  • For rosacea:
    • Adults—Apply to the affected area(s) of the face once a day.
    • Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
• For topical dosage form (lotion):
  • For head lice:
    • Adults and children 6 months of age and older—Apply directly to dry hair and scalp one time only.
    • Children younger than 6 months of age—Use is not recommended.

Storage

Keep out of the reach of children.

Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use.

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.

Do not freeze Sklice® topical lotion.