birch triterpenes 0.1 MG/MG Topical Gel [Filsuvez]

INDICATIONS AND USAGE FILSUVEZ is indicated for the treatment of wounds associated with dystrophic and junctional epidermolysis bullosa (EB) in adult and pediatric patients 6 months of age and older. FILSUVEZ topical gel is indicated for the treatment of wounds associated with dystrophic and junctional epidermolysis bullosa in adult and pediatric patients 6 months of age and older. ( 1 )

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Wash hands before and after applying FILSUVEZ or wear gloves for application. Apply a 1 mm layer of FILSUVEZ to the affected wound surface only. Do not rub in the gel. Cover the wound with a sterile non-adhesive wound dressing. Alternatively, apply FILSUVEZ directly to the dressing so that the topical gel is in direct contact with the wound. Apply FILSUVEZ to cleansed wounds with wound dressing changes until the wound is healed. If a FILSUVEZ-treated wound becomes infected, discontinue treatment to that wound until the infection has resolved. Each tube of FILSUVEZ is for one-time use only. Once the tube is opened, use the product immediately. Discard the tube after use in household trash or through a drug take back site, if available. Avoid contact of FILSUVEZ with eyes and mucous membranes (e.g., mouth, vagina, anus). In case of accidental contact, irrigate the area with water. FILSUVEZ is for topical use only. Not for use on mucous membranes (oral, intravaginal, or intra-anal). Not for ophthalmic use. Apply a 1 mm layer of FILSUVEZ to the affected wound surface and cover with wound dressing or apply FILSUVEZ directly to dressing so that the topical gel is in direct contact with the wound. Do not rub in the topical gel. ( 2 ) Apply FILSUVEZ at wound dressing changes until the wound is healed. ( 2 ) Each tube of FILSUVEZ is for one-time use only. ( 2 ) For topical use; not for oral, intravaginal, intra-anal, or ophthalmic use. ( 2 )

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Hypersensitivity Reactions : If signs or symptoms of hypersensitivity occur, discontinue use immediately and initiate appropriate therapy. ( 5.1 ) 5.1 Hypersensitivity Reactions Local hypersensitivity and skin reactions have been reported in patients treated with FILSUVEZ, including urticaria and dermatitis. If signs and symptoms of local or systemic hypersensitivity occur, discontinue FILSUVEZ immediately and initiate appropriate therapy.

CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None ( 4 )

Mechanism of Action The mechanism of action of FILSUVEZ in the treatment of wounds associated with epidermolysis bullosa is unknown.