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Crisaborole

    DAE Class; Rx

    Common Brand Names; Eucrisa

    • PDE-4 Inhibitors, Topical

    Topical phosphodiesterase 4 inhibitor
    For treatment of mild to moderate atopic dermatitis in patients 3 months and older
    Most common adverse reaction is application site pain

    Indicated for mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis

    History of hypersensitivity to crisaborole or any component of the formulation

    1-10%

    Application site pain, burning, or stinging (4%)

    <1%

    Contact urticaria

    Postmarketing Reports

    Allergic contact dermatitis

    Hypersensitivity reactions reported, including contact urticaria; signs and symptoms may include severe pruritus, swelling, and erythema at the application site or at a distant site; discontinue immediately and initiate appropriate therapy if hypersensitivity suspected (see Contraindications)

    Pregnancy

    Available data from case reports with use in pregnant women are insufficient to inform a drug-associated risk for major birth defects, miscarriage, or other adverse maternal or fetal outcomes

    Crisaborole is systemically absorbed

    Lactation

    Unknown if distributed in human breast milk

    Crisaborole is systemically absorbed

    Consider the developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding along with the mother’s clinical need for the drug, and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed infant from the drug or from the underlying maternal condition

    Adults

    Specific maximum dosage information not available.

    Geriatric

    Specific maximum dosage information not available.

    Adolescents

    Specific maximum dosage information not available.

    Children

    Specific maximum dosage information not available.

    Infants

    3 months and older: Specific maximum dosage information not available.
    Younger than 3 months: Safety and efficacy have not been established.

    Neonates

    Safety and efficacy have not been established.

    Crisaborole

    topical ointment

    • 2%