What is Mirvaso? Uses, warnings & side effects

How to take Mirvaso

• This medicine is for use on the face only. Do not use this medicine in your eyes, mouth, or vagina. Do not use it on skin areas that have cuts, scrapes, or burns. If it does get on these areas, rinse it off right away with water.

• Topical application routeWash your hands with soap and water before and after you use this medicine.

• Apply a amount about the size of a pea to each of the 5 areas of the face: central forehead, chin, nose, and each cheek. Rub it in gently.

• Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

• Missed dose:Topical application routeApply a dose as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and apply a regular dose. Do not apply extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

• Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

• This medicine is for use on the face only. Do not use this medicine in your eyes, mouth, or vagina. Do not use it on skin areas that have cuts, scrapes, or burns. If it does get on these areas, rinse it off right away with water.

• Topical application routeWash your hands with soap and water before and after you use this medicine.

• Missed dose:Topical application routeApply a dose as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and apply a regular dose. Do not apply extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

• Apply a amount about the size of a pea to each of the 5 areas of the face: central forehead, chin, nose, and each cheek. Rub it in gently.

What to do if you miss a dose of Mirvaso

Mirvaso contraindications - Who shouldn't take Mirvaso?

• This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use if you had an allergic reaction to brimonidine.

Mirvaso warnings

• Topical application routeDo not use this medicine to treat a skin problem your doctor has not examined.

• Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.

• This medicine may cause the following problems:Serious side effects when swallowed (especially by a child)

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have liver disease, circulation problems, depression, heart or blood vessel problems, low blood pressure, Raynaud phenomenon, scleroderma, Sjögren syndrome, or a history of stroke.

Mirvaso interactions & what to avoid when taking Mirvaso

• This medicine may cause the following problems:Serious side effects when swallowed (especially by a child)

• Topical application routeDo not use this medicine to treat a skin problem your doctor has not examined.

• Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.

• Some foods and medicines can affect how brimonidine works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Blood pressure medicineBeta-blockerDigoxin or similar heart medicineMAO inhibitor

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.