Ulesfia Side Effects
Please note - some side effects for Ulesfia may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.
Side Effects of Ulesfia - for the Consumer
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All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Ulesfia Lotion:
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Ulesfia Lotion:Mild skin or scalp irritation, itching, numbness, or pain.
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); painful, red skin bumps or ulcers.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
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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 clinical practice.
The rates of adverse reactions below were derived from two randomized, multi-center, vehicle-controlled clinical trials and one open-label study in subjects with head lice infestation.
Skin, scalp, and ocular irritation were monitored in the clinical trials. All subjects were queried about the presence of skin and scalp symptoms; the results are presented in Table 2.
| Event | Ulesfia Lotion | Vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| Application site Irritation | 2% (11/478) | 1% (2/336) |
| Application site anesthesia & hypoesthesia | 2% (10/478) | 0% (0/336) |
| Pain | 1% (5/478) | 0% (1/336) |
The subset of subjects who did not have pruritus, erythema, edema or pyoderma of skin and scalp, or ocular irritation prior to treatment were assessed for these signs and symptoms after treatment; the results are presented in Table 3.
| Signs/Symptoms | Ulesfia Lotion | Vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| Pruritus | 12% (14/116) | 4% (3/67) |
| Erythema | 10% (32/309) | 9% (19/217) |
| Pyoderma | 7% (22/308) | 4% (10/230) |
| Ocular irritation | 6% (26/428) | 1% (3/313) |
Other less common reactions (less than 1% but more than 0.1%) were, in decreasing order of incidence: application site dryness, application site excoriation, paraesthesia, application site dermatitis, excoriation, thermal burn, dandruff, erythema, rash, and skin exfoliation.
TopMore Ulesfia resources
- Ulesfia Prescribing Information (FDA)
- Ulesfia Lotion MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)
- Ulesfia Consumer Overview
- Zilactin Advanced Consumer (Micromedex) - Includes Dosage Information
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