What is ERYTHEGO?
- ERYTHEGO contains brimonidine which belongs to a group of medicines commonly referred to as “alpha agonists”
What ERYTHEGO is used for?
- It is applied to the skin of the face to treat redness due to rosacea in adult patients
- Redness of the face due to rosacea is caused by high levels of blood flow in the facial skin, which is the result of enlargement (dilation) of the small blood vessels of the skin
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Children & Adolescents
Driving & Using Machines
Talk to your doctor before taking ERYTHEGO, If you
- are allergic to brimonidine or any of the other ingredients of this medicine
- have skin irritation of your face or has open wounds
- have had, or plan to have any laser procedure on your skin
- The use of ERYTHEGO is not recommended during pregnancy. This is because its effects on your unborn baby are unknown
- You should not use this medicine during breast-feeding
- If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before using this medicine
- Do not give this medicine to children and adolescents under the age of 18 years because the safety and efficacy has not been established for this age group
- This is particularly important in children under the age of 2 years
- ERYTHEGO has no significant influence on the ability to drive and use machines
- Tell your doctor if you are taking, have recently taken or using any other skin medicines or cosmetics
- Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you
- ERYTHEGO is intended for adults and only for use on the skin of the face
- Do not use this medicine on other parts of your body e.g. your eyes, mouth, nose or vagina
- ERYTHEGO is recommended to be applied to the face once a day only
- During the first week, start the treatment with a small amount of gel as explained by your doctor or nurse
- If your symptoms remain the same or improve only slightly, you may then gradually increase the amount of gel. Spread it smoothly and evenly as a very thin layer as directed by your doctor or nurse
- It is important not to exceed the maximum daily dose of 1g (5 pea sized amounts applied to the whole face)
- Do not apply any other skin medicines or cosmetics immediately before the daily application of ERYTHEGO
- You should use these products only after the applied ERYTHEGO has dried
- You should wash your hands immediately after applying this medicine
If you use more ERYTHEGO:
- If you use more than the maximum daily dose within a 24-hour period contact your doctor, who will advise you on what action to take
If you forget to use ERYTHEGO:
- If you miss a daily dose, your redness will not be reduced for that day
- Do not use a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose
If you stop using ERYTHEGO:
- Please contact your doctor before stopping your treatment
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
- flushing
- excessive whitening (pallor) of the skin
- worsening of rosacea
- skin redness, burning feeling of the skin or itching
- acne
- dry mouth
- feeling cold in hands and feet
- feeling hot
- headache
- nasal congestion
- skin rash, skin pain or discomfort, skin irritation or inflammation, dry skin, warm skin sensation, tingling or sensation of pins and needles
- swelling of the eyelid, face
- urticaria
- dizziness
- angioedema
- hypotension (blood pressure decreased)
- decreased heart rate
- Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children
- Do not use this medicine after the expiry date
- Store between 15 to 25ºC
- Do not freeze
- Keep the tube tightly closed after the use
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