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Ycanth
cantharidin topical
Adult Dosing .
Dosage forms: SOL: 0.7%
molluscum contagiosum
- [apply q3wk prn]
- Max: 2 applicators/tx session; 12wk; Info: to be applied in provider office
Peds Dosing .
- Dosage forms: SOL: 0.7%
molluscum contagiosum
- [2 yo and older]
- Dose: apply q3wk prn; Max: 2 applicators/tx session; 12wk; Info: to be applied in provider office
Contraindications / Cautions .
- hypersensitivity to drug or ingredient
Drug Interactions .
Overview
cantharidin topical
keratolytic topical
- skin irritant/drying agent
- avoid application of other topical products to treated areas until cantharidin is washed off skin; combo may incr. risk of blistering, other adverse effects on non-treated areas; other topical products may spread cantharidin to healthy skin
Safety/Monitoring .
Monitoring Parameters
no routine tests recommended
Pregnancy/Lactation .
Pregnancy
Clinical Summary
may use during pregnancy; no human data available, though risk of fetal harm not expected based on expected limited systemic absorption
Lactation
Clinical Summary
may use while breastfeeding; no human data available, though risk of infant harm and adverse effects on milk production not expected based on limited systemic absorption in breastfeeding pts
Pharmacology .
Metabolism: unknown; CYP450: unknown
Excretion: unknown; Half-life: unknown
Subclass: Keratolytics, Dermal/Ungual ; Molluscum Contagiosum Virus
Mechanism of Action
exact mechanism of action unknown
Formulary .
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