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Roflumilast topical foam, 0.3%

Brand and Other Names: ZORYVE
Mechanism of Action:

Roflumilast and its active metabolite (roflumilast N-oxide) are inhibitors of PDE4. Roflumilast and roflumilast N-oxide inhibition of PDE4 (a major cyclic 3′,5′-adenosine monophosphate (cyclic AMP) metabolizing enzyme) activity leads to accumulation of intracellular cyclic AMP. The specific mechanism(s) by which roflumilast exerts its therapeutic action is not well defined.

Indications:

ZORYVE topical foam, 0.3%, is a phosphodiesterase 4 inhibitor indicated for the treatment of

  • seborrheic dermatitis in adult and pediatric patients 9 years of age and older.
  • plaque psoriasis of the scalp and body in adult and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older. 
Route: Topical
Dose:
  • Apply once daily to affected areas.
  • For topical use only. Not for ophthalmic, oral, or intravaginal use.
Adverse Reactions:

The most common adverse reactions (reported in ≥ 1% of patients) are:

  • Seborrheic dermatitis: nasopharyngitis, nausea, and headache.
  • Plaque psoriasis of the scalp and body: headache, diarrhea, nausea, and nasopharyngitis.

To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. at 1-844-692-6729 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

Contraindication:

Moderate to severe liver impairment (Child-Pugh B or C).

Warnings and Precautions:

Flammability: The propellants in ZORYVE foam, 0.3%, are flammable. Avoid fire, flame, and smoking during and immediately following application.

See package insert for full prescribing information.