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Tavaborole

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Overview

Brand name
Tavaborole
Generic name
Tavaborole
Dosage form
Solution
Route
Topical
Marketing category
ANDA · ANDA
Labeler
Zydus Lifesciences Limited
Product type
Human Prescription Drug
DEA schedule
Not scheduled
Active ingredients
1
NDC product codes
8
Packages
9
Data completeness
83% of corroborating sources present

Active ingredients

Source: NDC Directory
Active ingredients and strengths as listed in the NDC Directory.
Ingredient Strength RxCUI Monograph
Tavaborole 43.5 mg/mL 1543177 —

Forms, strengths and routes

Source: NDC Directory
Dosage form
Solution
Route of administration
Topical
Presentations
17

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
Boron Compounds [CS] CS 1 member — no class page
Oxaborole Antifungal [EPC] EPC 1 member — no class page
Protein Synthesis Inhibitors [MoA] MoA 7 members — no class page

Regulatory status

Source: Drugs@FDANDC Directory
Application number
212294
Application type
ANDA · Abbreviated New Drug Application
Approval date
April 10, 2023
Sponsor
ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES
Products on application
1
Submissions recorded
1
Products approved under application 212294.
Product Trade name Form Strength Ingredient Status TE Flags
212294-001 TAVABOROLE SOLUTION TAVABOROLE 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 212294.
Type No. Action Status Date Review
Original application 1 Approved April 10, 2023 Standard

Prescribing information

Source: openFDA Drug Labeling

Reproduced verbatim from the Structured Product Labeling submitted to the FDA (effective 20251219). This is the manufacturer's labelling text, not a summary and not advice.

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Indications and Usage

openFDA Drug Labeling

1 INDICATIONS & USAGE Tavaborole topical solution, 5% is an oxaborole antifungal indicated for the treatment of onychomycosis of the toenails due to Trichophyton rubrum or Trichophyton mentagrophytes. Tavaborole topical solution is an oxaborole antifungal indicated for the topical treatment of onychomycosis of the toenails due to Trichophyton rubrum or Trichophyton mentagrophytes . ( 1 ) ( 1 )

Dosage and Administration

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2 DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION Apply tavaborole topical solution to affected toenails once daily for 48 weeks. Tavaborole topical solution should be applied to the entire toenail surface and under the tip of each toenail being treated. Tavaborole topical solution is for topical use only and not for oral, ophthalmic, or intravaginal use. Apply tavaborole topical solution to affected toenails once daily for 48 weeks. ( 2 ) Tavaborole topical solution should be applied to the entire toenail surface and under the tip of each toenail being treated. ( 2 ) For topical use only. ( 2 ) Not for oral, ophthalmic, or intravaginal use. ( 2 ) ( 2 )

Dosage Forms and Strengths

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3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Tavaborole topical solution, 5% is a clear, colorless alcohol-based solution. Each milliliter of solution contains 43.5 mg (5% w/w) of tavaborole. Solution, 5%. ( 3 )

Contraindications

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4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None. ( 4 )

Adverse Reactions

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6 ADVERSE REACTIONS Common adverse reactions occurring in ≥1% in subjects treated with tavaborole topical solution included application site exfoliation, ingrown toenail, application site erythema, and application site dermatitis. (6.1) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Encube Ethicals Private Limited at 1-833-285-4151 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. In two clinical trials, 791 subjects were treated with Tavaborole topical solution. The most commonly reported adverse reactions are listed below (Table 1). Table 1 : Adverse Reactions Occurring in ≥1% of Tavaborole topical solution, 5%-Treated Subjects and at a Greater Frequency than Observed with Vehicle Preferred Term Tavaborole topical solution N= 791 n(%) Vehicle N= 395 n(%) Application site exfoliation 21 (2.7%) 1 (0.3%) Ingrown toenail 20 (2.5%) 1 (0.3%) Application site erythema 13 (1.6%) 0 (0%) Application site dermatitis 10 (1.3%) 0 (0%) 6.2 Postmarketing Experience The following adverse reactions have been identified during postmarketing use of Tavaborole topical solution. Because these 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 product exposure: Hypersensitivity; contact allergy

Use in Specific Populations

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8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS 8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary There are no available data on tavaborole topical solution use in pregnant women to inform a drug associated risk for major birth defects, miscarriage or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. In oral animal reproductive studies, administration of tavaborole during the period of organogenesis resulted in embryofetal toxicity and malformations at 570 times the Maximum Recommended Human Dose (MRHD) based on Area Under the Curve (AUC) comparisons in rats and embryofetal toxicity at 155 times the MRHD based on AUC comparisons in rabbits. Embryofetal toxicity was noted following dermal administration in rabbits up to 36 times the MRHD based on AUC comparisons [see Data]. The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. All pregnancies carry some risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. The background risk of major birth defects in the U.S. general population is 2% to 4% and of miscarriage is 15% to 20% of clinically recognized pregnancies. Data Animal Data Oral administration: In an oral embryofetal development study in rats, oral doses of 30 mg/kg/day, 100 mg/kg/day, and 300 mg/kg/day tavaborole were administered during the period of organogenesis (gestational days 6 to 19) to pregnant female rats. In the presence of maternal toxicity, embryofetal toxicity (increased embryofetal resorption and/or deaths) and drug-related skeletal malformations and variations suggestive of delayed development (i.e., a delay in ossification) were noted in fetuses at 300 mg/kg/day tavaborole [570 times the MRHD based on AUC comparisons]. No developmental toxicity was noted in rats at 100 mg/kg/day tavaborole (26 times the MRHD based on AUC comparisons). In an oral embryofetal development study in rabbits, oral doses of 15 mg/kg/day, 50 mg/kg/day, and 150 mg/kg/day tavaborole were administered during the period of organogenesis (gestational days 7 to 19) to pregnant female rabbits. In the presence of maternal toxicity, excessive embryofetal mortality due to post-implantation loss was noted at 150 mg/kg/day tavaborole. No drug related malformations were noted in rabbits at 150 mg/kg/day tavaborole (155 times the MRHD based on AUC comparisons). No embryofetal mortality was noted in rabbits at 50 mg/kg/day tavaborole (16 times the MRHD based on AUC comparisons). In an oral pre- and post-natal development study in rats, oral doses of 15 mg/kg/day, 60 mg/kg/day, and 100 mg/kg/day tavaborole were administered from the beginning of organogenesis (gestation day 6) through the end of lactation (lactation day 20). In the presence of minimal maternal toxicity, no embryofetal toxicity or effects on postnatal development were noted at 100 mg/kg/day (29 times the MRHD based on AUC comparisons). Topical administration: In a dermal embryofetal development study in rabbits, topical doses of 1%, 5%, and 10% tavaborole solution were administered during the period of organogenesis (gestational days 6 to 28) to pregnant female rabbits. A dose dependent increase in dermal irritation at the treatment site was noted at 5% and 10% tavaborole solution. A decrease in fetal bodyweight was noted at 10% tavaborole solution. No drug related malformations were noted in rabbits at 10% tavaborole solution (36 times the MRHD based on AUC comparisons). No embryofetal toxicity was noted in rabbits at 5% tavaborole solution (26 times the MRHD based on AUC comparisons). 8.2 Lactation Risk Summary There is no information available on the presence of tavaborole topical solution in human milk, the effects of the drug on the breastfed infant or the effects of the drug on milk production after topical application of tavaborole topical solution to women who are breastfeeding. Tavaborole topical solution is systemically absorbed. The lack of clinical data during lactation precludes a clear determination of the risk of tavaborole topical solution to a breastfed infant. Therefore, …

Mechanism of Action

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12.1 Mechanism of Action Tavaborole topical solution is an oxaborole antifungal [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.4 ) ].

Description

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11 DESCRIPTION Tavaborole topical solution, 5% contains tavaborole, 5% (w/w) in a clear, colorless alcohol-based solution for topical use. The active ingredient, tavaborole, is an oxaborole antifungal with the chemical name of 5-fluoro-1,3-dihydro-1-hydroxy-2,1-benzoxaborole. The chemical formula is C 7 H 6 BFO 2 , the molecular weight is 151.93 and the structural formula is: Tavaborole is a white to off-white powder. It is slightly soluble in water and freely soluble in ethanol and propylene glycol. Each mL of tavaborole topical solution contains 43.5 mg of tavaborole. Inactive ingredients include ethyl alcohol (76.4% v/v), edetate calcium disodium, propylene glycol, and purified water. image description

How Supplied / Storage and Handling

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16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING 16.1 How Supplied Tavaborole topical solution, 5% is a clear colorless alcohol-based solution supplied in an amber colored glass bottle with a black screw cap. At initial use, the screw cap is replaced with the dropper assembly. Rubber dropper with glass pipette packed in BOPP pouch printed with "THIS DEVICE CONTAINS DRY NATURAL RUBBER". Tavaborole topical solution, 5% is supplied in the following presentations: NDC 69097-686-37: One bottle containing 10 mL of solution with one glass pointed-tip dropper. NDC 69097-686-34: One bottle containing 4 mL of solution with one glass pointed-tip dropper. 16.2 Storage and Handling Store at 20°C–25°C (68°F–77°F); excursions permitted to 15°C–30°C (59°F–86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. CAUTION: Flammable. Keep away from heat and flame. Discard product within 3 months after insertion of the dropper. Keep bottle tightly closed. Keep out of reach of children.

16.1 How Supplied Tavaborole topical solution, 5% is a clear colorless alcohol-based solution supplied in an amber colored glass bottle with a black screw cap. At initial use, the screw cap is replaced with the dropper assembly. Rubber dropper with glass pipette packed in BOPP pouch printed with "THIS DEVICE CONTAINS DRY NATURAL RUBBER". Tavaborole topical solution, 5% is supplied in the following presentations: NDC 69097-686-37: One bottle containing 10 mL of solution with one glass pointed-tip dropper. NDC 69097-686-34: One bottle containing 4 mL of solution with one glass pointed-tip dropper.

Adverse event reports

Source: openFDA FAERS
65
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: TAVABOROLE. 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.

Recalls

Source: FDA Enforcement
Drug recall enforcement reports associated with this product.
Classification Reported Firm Reason Status
Class II October 22, 2025 VIONA PHARMACEUTICALS INC Discoloration Ongoing
Class II August 27, 2025 VIONA PHARMACEUTICALS INC Discoloration Ongoing

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
62332-467-04 62332-467 Alembic Pharmaceuticals Inc. 1 BOTTLE, DROPPER in 1 CARTON (62332-467-04) / 4 mL in 1 BOTTLE, DROPPER October 23, 2020
62332-467-10 62332-467 Alembic Pharmaceuticals Inc. 1 BOTTLE, DROPPER in 1 CARTON (62332-467-10) / 10 mL in 1 BOTTLE, DROPPER October 23, 2020
46708-467-04 46708-467 Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited 1 BOTTLE, DROPPER in 1 CARTON (46708-467-04) / 4 mL in 1 BOTTLE, DROPPER February 18, 2025
46708-467-10 46708-467 Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited 1 BOTTLE, DROPPER in 1 CARTON (46708-467-10) / 10 mL in 1 BOTTLE, DROPPER February 18, 2025
62135-663-59 62135-663 Chartwell RX, LLC 10 mL in 1 BOTTLE, DROPPER (62135-663-59) September 8, 2023
69097-686-37 69097-686 Cipla USA Inc. 1 BOTTLE, WITH APPLICATOR in 1 CARTON (69097-686-37) / 10 mL in 1 BOTTLE, WITH APPLICATOR February 18, 2021
21922-020-12 21922-020 Encube Ethicals, Inc. 1 BOTTLE, WITH APPLICATOR in 1 CARTON (21922-020-12) / 10 mL in 1 BOTTLE, WITH APPLICATOR October 19, 2020
72578-102-04 72578-102 Viona Pharmaceuticals Inc 1 BOTTLE, WITH APPLICATOR in 1 CARTON (72578-102-04) / 10 mL in 1 BOTTLE, WITH APPLICATOR April 24, 2023
70771-1826-0 70771-1826 Zydus Lifesciences Limited 1 BOTTLE, WITH APPLICATOR in 1 CARTON (70771-1826-0) / 10 mL in 1 BOTTLE, WITH APPLICATOR April 24, 2023
62332-467 62332-467 Alembic Pharmaceuticals Inc. — October 23, 2020
46708-467 46708-467 Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited — February 18, 2025
62135-663 62135-663 Chartwell RX, LLC — February 3, 2021
69097-686 69097-686 Cipla USA Inc. — February 18, 2021
21922-020 21922-020 Encube Ethicals, Inc. — October 19, 2020
51862-690 51862-690 Mayne Pharma Commercial LLC — February 1, 2021
72578-102 72578-102 Viona Pharmaceuticals Inc — April 24, 2023
70771-1826 70771-1826 Zydus Lifesciences Limited — April 24, 2023

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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
Enforcement FDA Recall records

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