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Ivermectin

Prescription ANDA TE AB Official labelling
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Overview

Brand name
Ivermectin
Generic name
Ivermectin
Dosage form
Cream
Route
Topical
Marketing category
ANDA · ANDA
Labeler
Bryant Ranch Prepack
Product type
Human Prescription Drug
DEA schedule
Not scheduled
Active ingredients
1
NDC product codes
8
Packages
12
Data completeness
82% of corroborating sources present

Active ingredients

Source: NDC Directory
Active ingredients and strengths as listed in the NDC Directory.
Ingredient Strength RxCUI Monograph
Ivermectin 10 mg/g 311207 View

Forms, strengths and routes

Source: NDC Directory
Dosage form
Cream
Route of administration
Topical
Presentations
20

Pharmacologic classes are listed in the class section below.

Pharmacologic class

Source: NDC Directory
Established pharmacologic classes (EPC), mechanisms of action (MoA), chemical structures (CS) and physiologic effects (PE).
Class Type Browse
Antiparasitic [EPC] EPC 3 members — no class page
Pediculicide [EPC] EPC 5 members — no class page

Regulatory status

Source: Drugs@FDANDC Directory
Application number
210225
Application type
ANDA · Abbreviated New Drug Application
Approval date
April 13, 2020
Sponsor
PADAGIS ISRAEL
Products on application
1
Submissions recorded
2
Products approved under application 210225.
Product Trade name Form Strength Ingredient Status TE Flags
210225-001 IVERMECTIN CREAM IVERMECTIN Prescription AB

Therapeutic equivalence

Source: Orange Book
TE code
AB
Reference Listed Drug
No
Reference Standard
No

What this rating means: Therapeutically equivalent — bioequivalence demonstrated by in vivo or in vitro testing

Codes beginning with “A” indicate products the FDA considers therapeutically equivalent. Codes beginning with “B” indicate bioequivalence has not been established. See methodology.

Approval history

Source: Drugs@FDA
Most recent submissions on application 210225.
Type No. Action Status Date Review
Supplement 4 Labeling Approved March 6, 2024 Standard
Original application 1 Approved April 13, 2020 Standard

Prescribing information

Source: openFDA Drug Labeling

Reproduced verbatim from the Structured Product Labeling submitted to the FDA (effective 20240430). This is the manufacturer's labelling text, not a summary and not advice.

HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG · 20240430 HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG · 20240327 HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG · 20231030 HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG · 20230829

Indications and Usage

openFDA Drug Labeling

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Ivermectin cream, 1% is indicated for the treatment of inflammatory lesions of rosacea. Ivermectin cream, 1% is indicated for the treatment of inflammatory lesions of rosacea. ( 1 )

Dosage and Administration

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2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Apply to the affected areas of the face once daily. Use a pea-size amount for each area of the face (forehead, chin, nose, each cheek) that is affected. Spread as a thin layer, avoiding the eyes and lips. Ivermectin cream is not for oral, ophthalmic, or intravaginal use. • Apply to the affected areas once daily. ( 2 ) • Not for oral, ophthalmic or intravaginal use. ( 2 )

Dosage Forms and Strengths

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3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Cream, 1%. Each gram of ivermectin cream contains 10 mg of ivermectin, USP in a white to pale yellow homogeneous cream. Ivermectin cream is supplied in tubes of 30 g, 45 g and 60 g. Cream, 1%, supplied in tubes of 30 g, 45 g and 60 g. ( 3 )

Contraindications

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4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None. ( 4 )

Adverse Reactions

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6 ADVERSE REACTIONS In controlled clinical trials with ivermectin cream the most common adverse reactions (incidence less than or equal to 1 %) included skin burning sensation and skin irritation. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. at 1-866-832-8537 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch . 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. During clinical trials, 2,047 subjects with inflammatory lesions of rosacea received ivermectin cream once daily. A total of 1,555 subjects were treated once daily for more than 12 weeks, and 519 for approximately one year. Adverse reactions, reported in less than or equal to 1% of subjects treated with ivermectin cream for at least 3 months in vehicle-controlled clinical trials, included skin burning sensation and skin irritation. 6.2 Postmarketing Experience Because adverse reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure. Local adverse reactions: contact dermatitis and allergic dermatitis.

Drug Interactions

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7 DRUG INTERACTIONS In vitro studies have shown that ivermectin cream, at therapeutic concentrations, neither inhibits nor induces cytochrome P450 (CYP450) enzymes.

Use in Specific Populations

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8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS 8.1 Pregnancy There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Ivermectin cream should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. Note: The animal multiples of human exposure calculations were based on AUC comparisons. The maximum topical human dose (MTHD) of ivermectin cream is 1 g applied once daily. Risk Summary The available data on the use of ivermectin, including ivermectin cream, in pregnant women are insufficient to establish a drug- associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage, or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. In animal reproduction studies, ivermectin induced adverse developmental outcomes when orally administered to pregnant rats and rabbits during the period of organogenesis at doses 1909 or 354 times the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD), respectively. These orally administered doses were maternally toxic to pregnant rats and rabbits. In a pre-and postnatal developmental study in rats, neonatal toxicity and adverse effects on behavioral development were observed when ivermectin was orally administered to pregnant females during gestation and lactation (see Data). The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2 to 4% and 15 to 20%, respectively. Data Human Data No adequate and well-controlled trials of ivermectin cream have been conducted in pregnant women. Retrospective observational studies evaluated pregnancy outcomes in over 700 women in various stages of pregnancy who received oral ivermectin for the treatment of soil-transmitted helminths in rural Africa. In an additional, randomized open-label trial, 397 pregnant women in their second trimester received a single dose of oral ivermectin, or ivermectin plus albendazole, for soil-transmitted helminths. When compared with a pregnant, untreated population, no differences in pregnancy outcomes were observed between the treated and untreated populations. These studies cannot definitively establish or exclude any drug-associated risk during pregnancy, because either the timing of administration during gestation was not accurately ascertained or the administration occurred only during the second trimester. Animal Data Systemic embryofetal development studies were conducted in rats and rabbits. Oral doses of 1.5, 4, and 12mg/kg/day ivermectin were administered during the period of organogenesis to pregnant female rats. Maternal death occurred at 12 mg/kg/day [1909 times the MRHD based on area under the curve (AUC) comparison]. Cleft palate occurred in the fetuses from the 12 mg/kg/day (1909 times the MRHD based on AUC comparison) group. No treatment related embryofetal toxicity or malformations were noted at 4 mg/kg/day (708 times the MRHD based on AUC comparison). Oral doses of 0.5, 1.5, 2.5, 3.5 and 4.5 mg/kg/day ivermectin were administered during the period of organogenesis to pregnant female rabbits. Maternal death occurred at doses ≥ 2.5 mg/kg/day (72 times the MRHD based on AUC comparison). Carpal flexure occurred in the fetuses from the 4.5 mg/kg/day (354 times the MRHD based on AUC comparison) group. Fetal weight decrease was noted at 3.5mg/kg/day (146 times the MRHD based on AUC comparison). No treatment related embryofetal toxicity or malformations were noted at 2.5 mg/kg/day (72 times the MRHD based on AUC comparison). A pre-and postnatal development study was conducted in rats. Oral doses of 1, 2 and 4 mg/kg/day ivermectinwere administered to pregnant female rats during gestational days 6-20 and lactation days 2-20. Neonatal death occurred at doses ≥ 2 mg/kg/day. Behavior development of newborn rats was adversely affected at all doses. 8.2 Lactation Risk Su …

Mechanism of Action

openFDA Drug Labeling

12.1 Mechanism of Action The mechanism of action of ivermectin cream in treating rosacea lesions is unknown.

Description

openFDA Drug Labeling

11 DESCRIPTION Ivermectin cream, 1% is a white to pale yellow hydrophilic cream intended for topical use. Each gram of Ivermectin cream contains 10 mg of ivermectin. Ivermectin is a semi-synthetic derivative isolated from the fermentation of Streptomyces avermitilis that belongs to the avermectin family of macrocyclic lactones. Ivermectin is a mixture containing not less than 95.0% and not more than 102.0% of 5-O-demethyl-22,23-dihydroavermectin A 1a plus 5-O-demethyl-25-de(1-methylpropyl)-25-(1-methylethyl)-22,23-dihydroavermectin A 1a , generally referred to as 22,23-dihydroavermectin B 1a and B 1b or H 2 B 1a and H 2 B 1b , respectively; and the ratio (calculated by area percentage) of component H 2 B 1a /(H 2 B 1a + H 2 B 1b ) is not less than 90.0%. The respective empirical formulas of H 2 B 1a and H 2 B 1b are C 48 H 74 O 14 and C 47 H 72 O 14 with molecular weights of 875.10 and 861.07 respectively. The structural formulas are: Component H 2 B 1a : R = C 2 H 5 , Component H 2 B 1b : R = CH 3 . Ivermectin cream contains the following inactive ingredients: carbomer copolymer type B, cetyl alcohol, citric acid monohydrate, dimethicone, edetate disodium, glycerin, isopropyl palmitate, methylparaben, oleyl alcohol, phenoxyethanol, polyoxyl 20 cetostearyl ether, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sodium hydroxide, sorbitan monostearate, and stearyl alcohol. ivermectin-chem-struct

10 OVERDOSAGE In accidental or significant exposure to unknown quantities of veterinary formulations of ivermectin in humans, either by ingestion, inhalation, injection, or exposure to body surfaces, the following adverse effects have been reported most frequently: rash, edema, headache, dizziness, asthenia, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Other adverse effects that have been reported include: seizure, ataxia, dyspnea, abdominal pain, paresthesia, urticaria, and contact dermatitis. In case of accidental ingestion, supportive therapy, if indicated, should include parenteral fluids and electrolytes, respiratory support (oxygen and mechanical ventilation if necessary) and pressor agents if clinically significant hypotension is present. Induction of emesis and/or gastric lavage as soon as possible, followed by purgatives and other routine anti-poison measures, may be indicated if needed to prevent absorption of ingested material.

How Supplied / Storage and Handling

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16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING Ivermectin cream, 1% is a white to pale yellow cream, supplied in a laminated tube with a child resistant cap in the following size: 45 gram – NDC: 63629-8754-1 Storage Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F); excursions permitted between 15°C and 30°C (59°F and 86°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Repackaged/Relabeled by: Bryant Ranch Prepack, Inc. Burbank, CA 91504

Adverse event reports

Source: openFDA FAERS
6,299
FAERS reports mentioning this drug
as of 2026-09-25T03:42:24+00:00
A report count is not a risk measure. FAERS accepts voluntary and mandatory reports without establishing causation, and reporting is influenced by how widely a drug is used, how long it has been marketed, and media attention. FDA states that reports “do not prove that the drug caused the event”. Compare rates, not totals.

Attributed to this product's most-reported active ingredient: IVERMECTIN. Combination products with more than six active ingredients are not attributed, because a report count summed across a long ingredient list measures the list, not the medicine.

Packaging and NDCs

Source: NDC Directory
Every National Drug Code package associated with this medication. The NDC is the identifier used for dispensing, billing and pharmacovigilance in the United States.
Package NDC Product NDC Labeler Description Marketing start
0591-4052-89 0591-4052 Actavis Pharma, Inc. 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON (0591-4052-89) / 45 g in 1 TUBE October 14, 2019
63629-8754-1 63629-8754 Bryant Ranch Prepack 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON (63629-8754-1) / 45 g in 1 TUBE August 20, 2021
71335-2946-1 71335-2946 Bryant Ranch Prepack 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON (71335-2946-1) / 45 g in 1 TUBE October 23, 2025
72162-2294-2 72162-2294 Bryant Ranch Prepack 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON (72162-2294-2) / 45 g in 1 TUBE April 30, 2024
68308-701-45 68308-701 Mayne Pharma Inc. 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON (68308-701-45) / 45 g in 1 TUBE January 8, 2024
45802-102-84 45802-102 Padagis Israel Pharmaceuticals Ltd 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON (45802-102-84) / 45 g in 1 TUBE January 8, 2024
72578-120-02 72578-120 Viona Pharmaceuticals Inc 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON (72578-120-02) / 60 g in 1 TUBE June 10, 2023
72578-120-06 72578-120 Viona Pharmaceuticals Inc 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON (72578-120-06) / 30 g in 1 TUBE June 10, 2023
72578-120-08 72578-120 Viona Pharmaceuticals Inc 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON (72578-120-08) / 45 g in 1 TUBE June 10, 2023
70771-1728-2 70771-1728 Zydus Lifesciences Limited 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON (70771-1728-2) / 30 g in 1 TUBE June 10, 2023
70771-1728-3 70771-1728 Zydus Lifesciences Limited 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON (70771-1728-3) / 60 g in 1 TUBE June 10, 2023
70771-1728-4 70771-1728 Zydus Lifesciences Limited 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON (70771-1728-4) / 45 g in 1 TUBE June 10, 2023
0591-4052 0591-4052 Actavis Pharma, Inc. — October 14, 2019
63629-8754 63629-8754 Bryant Ranch Prepack — October 14, 2019
71335-2946 71335-2946 Bryant Ranch Prepack — January 8, 2024
72162-2294 72162-2294 Bryant Ranch Prepack — January 8, 2024
68308-701 68308-701 Mayne Pharma Inc. — January 8, 2024
45802-102 45802-102 Padagis Israel Pharmaceuticals Ltd — January 8, 2024
72578-120 72578-120 Viona Pharmaceuticals Inc — June 10, 2023
70771-1728 70771-1728 Zydus Lifesciences Limited — June 10, 2023

Sources for this page

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NDC Directory FDA Identity, ingredients, strengths, forms, routes, labelers, packages
Drugs@FDA FDA Application, sponsor, submissions, review documents, marketing status
Orange Book FDA Therapeutic equivalence codes, reference drug flags, patents, exclusivity
Drug Labeling FDA / NLM Prescribing information reproduced above
FAERS FDA Adverse event report counts

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