Classes
DAE Class; Rx
Common Brand Names; Eucrisa
- PDE-4 Inhibitors, Topical
Description
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
Indications
Indicated for mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis
Contraindications
History of hypersensitivity to crisaborole or any component of the formulation
Adverse Effects
1-10%
Application site pain, burning, or stinging (4%)
<1%
Contact urticaria
Postmarketing Reports
Allergic contact dermatitis
Warnings
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 and Lactation
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
Maximum Dosage
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.
How supplied
Crisaborole
topical ointment
- 2%