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Brimonidine topical

Generic name: brimonidine topical [ bri-MON-i-deen-TOP-i-kal ]
Brand names: Mirvaso, Mirvaso Pump, Dazomon
Dosage form: topical gel (0.33%)
Drug class: Topical anti-rosacea agents

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Sep 11, 2023. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is brimonidine topical?

Brimonidine works by narrowing blood vessels.

Brimonidine topical (for the skin) is used to treat facial rosacea (enlarged facial blood vessels) in adults.

Brimonidine topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Brimonidine topical side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Brimonidine topical may cause serious side effects. Stop using brimonidine topical and call your doctor at once if you have:

Common side effects of brimonidine topical may include:

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Warnings

Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use brimonidine topical if you are allergic to brimonidine.

To make sure brimonidine topical is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

It is not known whether brimonidine topical passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while using this medicine.

How should I use brimonidine topical?

Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

Use brimonidine topical once per day, unless your doctor tells you otherwise.

Apply a pea-sized amount of this medicine to each affected area of the face (forehead, nose, chin, and each cheek). Try not to get any of the medicine near your eyes or on your lips.

Do not use this medicine on open wounds or on sunburned, windburned, dry, chapped, or irritated skin.

Wash your hands after applying this medicine.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Keep this medicine out of the reach of children. Brimonidine topical can cause serious medical problems in a child who accidentally swallows the medicine. Seek emergency medical attention if this happens.

Brimonidine topical dosing information

Usual Adult Dose for Acne Rosacea:

Apply a pea-sized amount once a day to the central forehead, chin, nose, and each cheek

Comments:
-Patients should wash their hands after applying this drug.
-This drug is not for oral, ophthalmic, or intravaginal use.
-Patients should apply the treatment in a smooth, thin layer across the entire face, avoiding the nose and mouth.

Use: Topical treatment of persistent (nontransient) facial erythema of rosacea

What happens if I miss a dose?

Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

An overdose of brimonidine topical is not expected to be dangerous. Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222 if anyone has accidentally swallowed the medication.

What should I avoid while using brimonidine topical?

Do not take by mouth. Brimonidine topical is for use only on the skin of your face. Avoid getting brimonidine topical in your eyes or mouth.

What other drugs will affect brimonidine topical?

It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on topically applied brimonidine. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

Further information

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.