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Soolantra belongs to a group of medicines called avermectins that have anti-parasitic and anti-inflammatory properties. Soolantra is a topical cream that is most commonly prescribed to treat rosacea, a skin disease where symptoms include inflammation, redness and pimples on the affected area.
Soolantra is very effective when used to treat rosacea and its symptoms like redness, inflammation and pimples. It has an active ingredient called ivermectin, which has anti-inflammatory and anti-parasitic properties. The cream is to be used once a day on the affected area and shows results within two weeks.
Soolantra cream contains an active ingredient called ivermectin. Ivermectin is a semi-synthetic derivative isolated from the fermentation of streptomyces avermitilis, belonging to the avermectin family of medicines. Ivermectin helps reduce symptoms like inflammation, redness and pimples because of its anti-inflammatory and anti-parasitic properties.
Though the cause of rosacea is not known, research has found that demodex mites, a kind of parasite that lives on hair follicles on human skin, may trigger inflammation in people with rosacea. Ivermectin is effective in killing demodex mites.
Rosacea is a common skin disorder that causes redness, inflammation and pimples. The cause of rosacea is still not known. Using Soolantra for two weeks helps reduce these symptoms significantly. Since Soolantra is a topical cream, it can be used by almost anyone over the age of 18.
Soolantra contains ivermectin at the strength of 10mg per gram of cream. The recommended dose is a pea-sized portion to be applied once a day after you have washed your face thoroughly. If you use more Soolantra cream than advised, then please wash the excess cream from the face and seek medical attention if you have any side effects.The duration of the treatment can vary from person to person, but be sure to follow your prescription advice on how you must use the cream. On average, treatment will be for 12 weeks.
If you forget to use your Soolantra cream, then do not double the next dose. Skip the forgotten dose and apply the prescribed amount of cream to your skin the next day.
Using Soolantra cream is very easy. Here are the steps:
First, wash your face gently with lukewarm water and mild soap so that it is free of external irritants.
Then pat your face dry with a towel.
The cap on Soolantra cream is child-resistant, so you need to press down on the cap and twist it anti-clockwise.
Take a pea-sized amount on your fingers and apply a thin layer on the areas on your face affected by rosacea.
Wash your hands immediately after using the cream.
Wait for Soolantra cream to dry and then you can apply other products like makeup and moisturiser that you normally use.
Make sure you do not get Soolantra cream in your eyes or inside your nose or mouth.
Ivermectin is safe for most people. But speak to our team about all your allergies and make a list of all your medicines to ensure Soolantra is the right drug for you.
Make sure you inform our team if you have any known allergies against the following ingredients which are also present in Soolantra cream:
Cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol
Methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218)
Propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E216)
Propylene glycol
Here’s who should also exercise caution in using Soolantra:
Pregnant women and lactating mothers should not use Soolantra cream.
As there are no studies about the safety of Soolantra for children, rosacea patients under the age of 18 should avoid using it.
Soolantra cream is a topical ointment that is generally safe for topical application, but a really small minority can be prone to the side effects below; if you notice one of the side effects listed below, call your doctor immediately.
A burning feeling on the area of application
Irritation, itching or dry skin
Redness and inflammation in the area of application.
Soolantra cream is a topical ointment, the chances of adverse effects of any medications are low. You should inform our team if you are taking any medication, including herbal medicines and supplementary pills before you start using Soolantra cream.
Avoid using any other ointments on the face when you are applying Soolantra gel because the ointments might react with the active ingredient ivermectin or with these other ingredients:
Cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol
Methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218)
Propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E216)
Propylene glycol
You can buy Soolantra cream online from MedsNow, an online pharmacy. The medicines are delivered conveniently to your doorstep.
You need to store Soolantra at a temperature between 20°C to 25°C. You need to make sure you shut the cap of Soolantra cream after use to avoid leakage. Keep Soolantra cream out of the reach of children.
No, Soolantra is not a steroid cream. It contains the active ingredient ivermectin which is an anti-inflammatory and anti-parasite medicine that helps reduce symptoms of rosacea like inflammation, redness and also kills Demodex mites.
You should use Soolantra cream for the full course of your prescription. You will start seeing a difference in your rosacea symptoms in 2 weeks and notice considerable improvements in 12 weeks. But the period of your prescription might change according to what is needed for your treatment.
No Soolantra cream is not an antibiotic. It belongs to a group of medicines called avermectins that have anti-parasitic and anti-inflammatory properties.
Yes, it is advised you use Soolantra once every day till the end of your prescription.
Soolantra cream, as prescribed, needs to be applied once a day; this can be either morning or night, as per your preference. The drug will work the same no matter what time you use it, so can be incorporated into your routine.
Soolantra contains ingredients like glycerin which will moisturise your skin. Once it has dried completely, you can use a separate moisturiser and makeup on your face. A separate moisturiser might help prevent flare-ups of rosacea from triggers like cold weather. Make sure the moisturiser or makeup does not have any ingredients which can make your rosacea worse. If you have any questions about which products you can use with Soolantra cream, contact our team.
There is no evidence of Soolantra worsening already existing skin conditions like rosacea in clinical trials. If you believe your symptoms are getting worse, speak to your doctor who can help you determine the cause of this.
Yes, Ivermectin and Soolantra are the same creams. Ivermectin is the generic name for Soolantra.
Soolantra does not make your skin more sensitive to the sun, but sun exposure is a common trigger for people suffering from rosacea.
Yes, Soolantra contains an active ingredient called ivermectin which is an anti-inflammatory and anti-parasite medicine that helps reduce symptoms of rosacea like inflammation and redness.
