Clascoterone — Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient

Clascoterone is an active pharmaceutical ingredient found in 1 FDA-approved drug product. Forms: CREAM. Routes: TOPICAL.

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Clascoterone (1 brand name, 1 dosage form, 1 route)

Available dosage forms: CREAM.

Routes of administration: TOPICAL.

Brand Names

  • WINLEVI

Indications and Usage

WINLEVI (clascoterone) cream is an androgen receptor inhibitor indicated for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris in patients 12 years of age and older.

Dosage and Administration

Cleanse the affected area gently. After the skin is dry, apply a thin uniform layer of WINLEVI cream twice per day, in the morning and the evening, to the affected area. Avoid accidental transfer of WINLEVI cream into eyes, mouth or other mucous membranes. If contact with mucous membranes occurs, rinse thoroughly with water. WINLEVI cream is for topical use only. WINLEVI cream is not for ophthalmic, oral or vaginal use.

Contraindications

None.

Mechanism of Action

Clascoterone is an androgen receptor inhibitor. The mechanism of action of WINLEVI cream for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris is unknown.

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