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Zyclara imiquimod 37.5 mg/g Cream, 4 packets

by Bausch Health US, LLC · 4 PACKET in 1 CARTON (99207-270-01) / .25 g in 1 PACKET
NDC 99207-0270-01
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 99207-270-01 billing pads the product segment with a zero
This package
Contains4 packets Pack sizes2 compare ↓
Also comes in: 28 packets 99207-0270-28
Rx only Brand On market Non-controlled
🗂️ Data synced Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 99207-270-01
Product NDC 99207-270
11-digit billing NDC 99207027001
RxCUI 967017, 967021
UNII P1QW714R7M
Application # NDA022483
SPL Set ID 28cd9b5b-680b-480f-b33d-9c5b52bbf03d
Mechanism of action Interferon Inducers
Physiologic effect Increased Cytokine Activity; Increased Cytokine Production
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category NDA
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2011-11-28
Route TOPICAL
Dosage form CREAM
Substance IMIQUIMOD
GPI-14 90773040003715
GPI class Zyclara
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 99207-270-01 — a 5-3-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the product segment → 99207-0270-01. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

🏷️ RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Antivirals class.

Drug family (ATC) Antivirals
How it works Interferon Inducers
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

🏭 Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerBausch Health US, LLC
Application holderBAUSCH HEALTH US LLC
FDA applicationNDA022483 (NDA)
Labeler code99207
First marketedNov 2011
Product typeHuman Prescription Drug
Portfolio51 products on file
The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

🩺 Clinical

📖 What it is MedlinePlus · NLM

Imiquimod cream is used to treat certain types of actinic keratoses (flat, scaly growths on the skin caused by too much sun exposure), superficial basal cell carcinoma (a type of skin cancer), and warts on the skin of the genital and anal areas. Imiquimod is in a class of medications called immune response modifiers. It may work by increasing the activity of the body's immune system. Imiquimod cream does not cure warts, and new warts may appear during treatment. It is not known whether imiquimod cream prevents the spread of warts to other people.

Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗
📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • Yes — and that's actually expected. Redness, flaking, and even some crusting or sores at the treatment site are a normal sign that the cream is doing its job. For actinic keratoses...
  • How long does it take for imiquimod to work, and will the treated area look worse before it gets better?
  • It's important to stick to the schedule your doctor prescribed — not more often. Using it more frequently than directed can make skin reactions much more severe without making trea...
  • Can I use imiquimod every day to speed things up?
📖 Read our full Imiquimod Topical guide →

Supplement & herbal interactions

Some supplements/herbs that may interact with Imiquimod — tap one for details:

Dimethylsulfoxide (dmso)Moderate Turpentine OilModerate AlchemillaMinor
🌿 Every supplement checked against Imiquimod (3 interactions) — ranked by severity →
Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

💡 Tap an ingredient (hover on desktop) to see what it is and why it’s used.

  • UNII LKG8494WBH
    Benzyl alcohol is a clear liquid used as a preservative and solvent in medicines. It helps prevent bacterial and fungal growth and dissolves other ingredients to create uniform liquid formulations.
  • UNII 936JST6JCN
    Cetyl alcohol is a waxy, fatty substance derived from plant or animal sources. It acts as an emulsifier and thickener in medicines, helping blend oil and water components and giving products a smooth, creamy texture.
  • UNII PDC6A3C0OX
    Glycerin is a clear, thick liquid derived from plant oils or fats. It acts as a humectant to retain moisture, a sweetener, and a solvent in medications.
  • UNII X33R8U0062
    Isostearic acid is a fatty acid derived from vegetable oils. It acts as an emulsifier and lubricant in medicines, helping blend ingredients together and reducing friction during tablet or capsule manufacturing.
  • UNII A2I8C7HI9T
    Methylparaben is a preservative derived from benzoic acid that prevents growth of bacteria, fungi, and mold in medicines. It extends the product's shelf life and maintains safety during storage.
  • UNII 4T6H12BN9U
    Petrolatum is a purified mineral oil-based jelly derived from petroleum. In medicines, it acts as an emollient, lubricant, and moisture barrier to soften skin, reduce friction, and help prevent water loss from formulations.
  • UNII CAL22UVI4M
    A synthetic emulsifier derived from sorbitol and fatty acids. It helps mix oil and water-based ingredients together and improves the texture and stability of the medicine.
  • UNII Z8IX2SC1OH
    Propylparaben is a chemical preservative used to prevent bacterial and fungal growth in medicines and personal care products. It helps extend shelf life and maintain product safety during storage.
  • UNII NVZ4I0H58X
    A waxy substance made from sorbitol and stearic acid. It acts as an emulsifier and stabilizer, helping keep oil and water mixed together and preventing separation in the medicine.
  • UNII 2KR89I4H1Y
    Stearyl alcohol is a waxy, fatty substance derived from natural oils or made synthetically. It acts as an emulsifier and thickener in medicines, helping mix ingredients together and give the product the right texture.
  • UNII 059QF0KO0R
    Water is a liquid solvent that dissolves and mixes ingredients together in liquid medicines, syrups, and injections. It helps distribute the active drug evenly throughout the product.
  • UNII TTV12P4NEE
    Xanthan gum is a thickening and stabilizing ingredient made from fermented corn or other sugars. It's added to medicines to improve texture, prevent separation of liquids and solids, and help the product stay consistent.

12 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.

Where does this data come from?
Data sourced from official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed — ingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

💲 Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price systemPer gPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs.
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data.
Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data.
ℹ️
No price is published for this exact package yet. CMS surveys NADAC per package size, so a different pack of the same drug often has one.
Try another pack size: 28 packets
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

🔁 Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Imiquimod 37.5 mg/g 51672-4174-06 Sun 28 packets $36.218 AB Availability likely —
Imiquimod 37.5 mg/g 00093-3133-31 Teva 1 bottle $107.043 — Availability likely —
Imiquimod 37.5 mg/g 68682-0272-75 Oceanside 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Zyclara 37.5 mg/gthis 99207-0270-01 Bausch 4 packets — — FDA listed —
Zyclara 37.5 mg/g 99207-0271-01 Bausch 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
About this product: this is the brand-name version. FDA-approved generic versions are listed, and recent pricing/market data suggests they may be available.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

⏳ Availability & generic status

🏛️
2011
First FDA approval
Jul 2011
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
15 years listed
🛡️
2030
Latest patent/protection listed
not a guaranteed launch date
✅Generic appears available

FDA-approved generic versions are listed, and recent pricing/market data suggests they may be available — see Therapeutic equivalents.

🛡️ Latest patent/protection date listed: FDA patent/protection data lists protections through Apr 2030. This may affect when a full generic version becomes widely available, but it is not a guaranteed launch date.
📅 FDA approved Jul 15, 2011 RLD RS ⏳ ~3.6 yr to latest listed protection

Why the date isn’t exact: Generic timing can change because patents may be challenged, settled, licensed, added, removed, or worked around with a narrower label — and FDA approval does not always mean a pharmacy can get the generic today.

Patents & exclusivity — FDA Orange Book
US 8236816 — method of use (U-68)
US 8222270 — method of use (U-68)
US 10238645 — method of use (U-172)
US 10238645 — method of use (U-1455)
US 8299109 — method of use (U-68)
US 8598196 — method of use (U-172)
US 11318130 — method of use (U-68)
US 11202752 — method of use (U-1455)
US 11202752 — method of use (U-172)
US 10238644 — method of use (U-68)
US 11850245 — method of use (U-1455)
US 11850245 — method of use (U-172)
US 10918635 — method of use (U-172)
US 10918635 — method of use (U-1455)
US 8598196 — method of use (U-1455)
2011 2013 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029
Today
LOE
Substance patent Formulation patent Method-of-use patent Exclusivity Pediatric +6mo
🏛️FDA exclusivity
FDA-granted marketing protection. It’s separate from patents and may be shorter than patent protection.
🧪Product / substance patents
Patents covering the active ingredient, product, formulation, or related drug features.
🎯Method-of-use patents
Patents covering specific approved uses. These can sometimes be carved out with a “skinny label,” but not always.
🛈 What do these terms mean?
Patent
Legal protection listed in the Orange Book that may delay generic approval or launch. Issued by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office.
Substance patent
Covers the active drug molecule itself — the hardest to design around. A generic generally can’t launch until it expires.
Formulation (product) patent
Covers a specific formulation or dosage form. A generic can sometimes work around it with a different formulation.
Method-of-use patent
A patent covering one specific approved use of the drug — not necessarily the whole molecule. A generic can sometimes launch with a “skinny label” that carves out the protected use and keeps the others.
Skinny label
A generic label that omits a still-patented use when the FDA allows it — letting a generic reach the market for the unprotected uses.
Exclusivity
FDA-granted marketing protection, separate from patents — e.g. 5-yr new chemical entity, 7-yr orphan drug, or a +6-month pediatric extension.
Paragraph IV
A generic applicant’s formal challenge to a listed patent. It can potentially lead to earlier generic entry, but often involves litigation or a settlement.
RLD / RS
Reference Listed Drug — the brand product the FDA uses as the reference for generic applications. Reference Standard — the product the FDA expects generics to compare against in bioequivalence testing.
TE / AB rating
FDA therapeutic-equivalence rating. An AB rating generally means the FDA considers a generic therapeutically equivalent to — and substitutable for — the brand.
LOE (loss of exclusivity)
The latest patent or exclusivity currently listed — the loss-of-exclusivity / latest-listed-protection date shown on this page. Paragraph-IV challenges and settlements can move the real date earlier; FDA approval and a manufacturer’s decision to market can move it later.

Built from the FDA Orange Book. The bars above are scaled to each protection’s expiry; the red LOE marker is the last one to lapse.

Listed patents (15)
PatentTypeUse codeExpires
US 8236816 ↗ Method of use U-68 Dec 11, 2029
US 8222270 ↗ Method of use U-68 Dec 11, 2029
US 10238645 ↗ Method of use U-172 Aug 18, 2029
US 10238645 ↗ Method of use U-1455 Aug 18, 2029
US 8299109 ↗ Method of use U-68 Dec 11, 2029
US 8598196 ↗ Method of use U-172 Aug 18, 2029
US 11318130 ↗ Method of use U-68 Dec 11, 2029
US 11202752 ↗ Method of use U-1455 Apr 30, 2030
US 11202752 ↗ Method of use U-172 Apr 30, 2030
US 10238644 ↗ Method of use U-68 Dec 11, 2029
US 11850245 ↗ Method of use U-1455 Apr 30, 2030
US 11850245 ↗ Method of use U-172 Apr 30, 2030
US 10918635 ↗ Method of use U-172 Apr 30, 2030
US 10918635 ↗ Method of use U-1455 Apr 30, 2030
US 8598196 ↗ Method of use U-1455 Aug 18, 2029
Common questions
Is there a generic version of this drug?
Yes — an FDA-approved generic equivalent is listed in the FDA Orange Book for this drug. See the alternatives section for substitutable, lower-cost products.
The FDA approved a generic — why can’t I get it at my pharmacy yet?
FDA approval and pharmacy availability are two different things. The FDA can approve a generic years before it actually reaches pharmacies, because the brand company may still hold patents or have a settlement that delays the launch. A manufacturer also has to choose to make and sell it, and have supply ready. So a drug can be “FDA-approved generic exists” and still be brand-only at the counter today.
Why do different websites show different generic release dates?
Generic availability is not based on one single date. Some sources use the first exclusivity expiration, some use the last product patent, and others use the latest method-of-use patent. Patent challenges, settlements, licenses, and label carve-outs can also change the real-world launch date. This page shows the underlying Orange Book dates so you can see why estimates may differ.
What does “FDA listed” mean?
It means the product appears in the FDA’s official NDC directory. That’s a good sign a product exists and is intended for the U.S. market, but on its own it does not confirm a pharmacy can fill it today. Where we have recent retail pricing data (NADAC) for a product, we label it “Availability likely” instead.
What does a patent or protection date mean here?
It’s the latest date currently listed in the FDA Orange Book for a patent or exclusivity on the brand product. It can affect when a full generic version becomes widely available — but it is not a guaranteed generic launch date. Generics sometimes arrive earlier (through a settlement or patent challenge) or later (a manufacturer still has to make and sell one).
What does “current Orange Book estimate” mean?
It means we are using the latest patent and exclusivity dates currently listed in the FDA Orange Book. It is not a guaranteed launch date.
Can a generic come out before the last patent expires?
Sometimes. A generic company may challenge a patent, settle with the brand manufacturer, receive a license, or obtain approval with a narrower label that avoids a patented use. In other cases, the last listed protection may delay full-label generic competition.
Can a generic come out after the listed dates?
Yes. Even after patents or exclusivity expire, a generic still needs FDA approval and a manufacturer must choose to market it. Supply, litigation, business decisions, or regulatory issues can delay actual availability.
What is the difference between patents and exclusivity?
Patents are legal protections usually issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. FDA exclusivity is marketing protection granted by the FDA. They are separate, and either one can affect generic timing.
Why are there multiple patent dates?
One drug can have several patents covering different things: the active ingredient, a formulation, a manufacturing process, or a specific approved use. That is why a page may show several expiration dates instead of one simple generic date.
Built from FDA Orange Book patent and exclusivity data. Dates are refreshed from public FDA data when available; the marker is max(latest patent expiry, latest exclusivity expiry). Paragraph-IV settlements and first-filer 180-day exclusivity can shift the real date; a method-of-use patent may allow an earlier skinny-label generic for non-protected indications. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.
Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

📊 Medicare Part D spend CMS · PART D · 2026 (Q1)

Medicare Part D (outpatient prescription) spending for Imiquimod (matched by generic name) — the program that covers self-administered drugs. 5 manufacturers.
⚠️ Drug-level data: CMS publishes Part D spending by drug, not by NDC — these figures combine every manufacturer, strength and package size sold under the name Imiquimod. That’s a different level of aggregation than the Medicaid card above, which is specific to this exact 11-digit NDC (pack size included), so the two aren’t directly comparable.
Period
Total Part D spend
$1.86M
Claims incl. refills
59.2K
Beneficiaries
48.6K
Spend / beneficiary
$38.33
Spend / claim
$31.44
Trend by period
💵 About the dollar figures: spending is what Part D plans paid before confidential manufacturer rebates, so the program’s real net cost is lower. A blank patient count means fewer than 11 people — CMS hides counts that small to protect privacy. Source: CMS Medicare Quarterly Part D Spending by Drug (data.cms.gov), updated quarterly.

📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startStatus
99207-0270-01 You're viewing this 4 PACKET in 1 CARTON (99207-270-01) / .25 g in 1 PACKET 2011-11-28 Active
99207-0270-28 28 PACKET in 1 CARTON (99207-270-28) / .25 g in 1 PACKET 2011-11-28 Discontinued by firm

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in NDC 99207-0270-01?
NDC 99207-0270-01 contains 4 packets — 4 packet in 1 carton / .25 g in 1 packet.
What is the difference between NDC 99207-0270-01 and NDC 99207-0270-28?
Both are Zyclara imiquimod 37.5 mg/g Cream — the drug itself is identical. NDC 99207-0270-01 is the 4 packets package, while NDC 99207-0270-28 is the 28 packets package.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Zyclara imiquimod 37.5 mg/g Cream?
Bill NDC 99207-0270-01 — the 11-digit billing format is 99207027001. Pharmacy and medical claims use the 11-digit form; the FDA label may print a shorter form of the same code.

🧭 About this NDC listing & data coverage

Finished prescription product
What data is (and isn’t) available for this NDC — tap to expand
NDC identity (package / product / labeler codes) ✓ Available
Labeler ✓ Available
Product & package description ✓ Available
Marketing category & status ✓ Available
Active ingredient / dosage form / route ✓ Available
FDA label (SPL via DailyMed) ✓ Available
Package photos ✓ Available
Inactive ingredients (structured) ✓ Available
NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey.
Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data ✓ Available
HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk — Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal.
Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) — Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold.
“Not published” reflects what the public FDA / CMS / NLM sources provide for this exact package code — it is a property of the data feeds, not a judgment about the product.

Questions about this listing

Why is there no price listed?
The pricing shown on our NDC pages comes from CMS NADAC, a voluntary survey of retail community pharmacy invoices. CMS does not publish a NADAC for every NDC — packages outside the retail survey (institutional and hospital products, bulk packages, discontinued items, and many OTC items) may never receive one. A missing price reflects the survey's scope, not this product's actual cost, and does not mean the product is free or unavailable.
Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?
Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The FDA registers it as 99207-270-01, which is what is printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero: 99207-0270-01, written without dashes as 99207027001. The Identity section at the top of this page lists every form of this code.
What do the three segments of this NDC mean?
In 99207-0270-01, the first segment (99207) is the labeler code FDA assigned to Bausch Health US, LLC; the middle segment (0270) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (01) identifies this exact package size and type. Together they name one specific package of one specific product.
Is this package still being marketed?
Yes, per the latest FDA NDC Directory data on this page: this package is listed as actively marketed, with no marketing end date reported by Bausch Health US, LLC. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Does this product come in other package sizes?
Yes — the FDA directory lists 1 other package presentation of this same product, including 28 packets (99207-0270-28). Each has its own NDC and its own page — see the package list near the top of this page.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Bausch Health US, LLC is the labeler of record for this NDC — the company under whose FDA-assigned code the package is listed. The labeler may be the manufacturer itself or a distributor marketing the product under its own code.
Do I need a prescription for this product?
This NDC is listed with FDA as a prescription product, so it is dispensed under a prescriber's order. Your pharmacist can tell you whether any over-the-counter forms of the same medication exist.
This page identifies an FDA-listed package (the NDC) and reports public regulatory and pricing data about the listing. It is reference information, not a medical recommendation — talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your own medication.
Where does this data come from?
Listing facts (marketing category, packager status, marketing dates) from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory; label availability from DailyMed; pricing coverage from CMS NADAC; equivalence scope from the FDA Orange Book.

📄 Full prescribing information FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official prescribing information, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage ⏱️ Dosage and Administration 💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths ⛔ Contraindications ⚠️ Warnings and Cautions 🤒 Adverse Reactions 👥 Use in Specific Populations 🤰 Pregnancy 🧒 Pediatric Use 🧓 Geriatric Use 🆘 Overdosage 🧬 Clinical Pharmacology 🧬 Mechanism of Action 📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling 📦 Storage and Handling 📋 Description 💬 Information for Patients
🎯 Indications and Usage 123 words ▾

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE • ZYCLARA 2.5% and 3.75% is indicated for the topical treatment of clinically typical, visible, or palpable actinic keratoses (AK) of the face or balding scalp in immunocompetent adults. ( 1.1 ) • ZYCLARA, 3.75% is indicated for the topical treatment of external genital and perianal warts (EGW) in immunocompetent patients 12 years of age or older. ( 1.2 )

1.1Actinic Keratosis ZYCLARA, 2.5% and 3.75% are indicated for the topical treatment of clinically typical, visible or palpable actinic keratoses (AK) of the face or balding scalp in immunocompetent adults.

1.2External Genital Warts ZYCLARA, 3.75% is indicated for the topical treatment of external genital and perianal warts (EGW) in immunocompetent patients 12 years of age and older.

⏱️ Dosage and Administration ~3 min read ▾

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION • For topical use only; not for oral, ophthalmic, intra-anal or intravaginal use. ( 2.1 ) • AK : Apply a thin layer once daily at bedtime to affected area (either entire face or balding scalp) for two 2-week treatment cycles separated by a 2-week no-treatment period. Apply up to 0.5 grams at each application.

( 2.2 ) • EGW : Apply a thin layer once daily at bedtime until total clearance or up to 8 weeks. Apply up to 0.25 grams at each application. ( 2.3 )

2.1Important Dosage and Administration Instructions ZYCLARA is for topical use only. ZYCLARA is not for oral, ophthalmic, intra-anal or intravaginal use. Instruct patients on proper application technique.

Wash hands before and after applying ZYCLARA. Prime the ZYCLARA pump bottle before first use by repeatedly depressing the actuator until the cream is dispensed. It is not necessary to repeat this priming process during treatment.

If a ZYCLARA dose is missed, apply the next dose at the regularly scheduled time. Avoid contact with the eyes, lips, nostrils, or inside the anus and vagina. Prescribe no more than 2 boxes (56 packets) or two 7.5 g bottle pumps of ZYCLARA for the entire treatment course for AK or EGW.

Discard partially used packets and do not reuse. Discard pump bottles after completion of a full treatment course.

2.2Dosage and Administration for Actinic Keratosis Use ZYCLARA, 2.5% or 3.75% for the treatment of AK. Apply a thin layer of ZYCLARA once daily before bedtime to the area with AK (either entire face or balding scalp) for two 2-week treatment cycles separated by a 2-week no-treatment period. Rub in until the cream is no longer visible.

Apply up to 0.5 grams (two packets or two full actuations of the pump) of ZYCLARA at each application. Leave ZYCLARA on the skin for approximately 8 hours and then remove with mild soap and water. For local skin reactions, a dosage interruption of several days may be taken if required based on the patient’s discomfort or severity of the local skin reaction [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1 )] .

Do not extend either 2-week treatment cycle due to missed doses or rest periods. Assess response to treatment after resolution of local skin reactions. A transient increase in lesion counts may be observed during treatment; however, continue dosing as prescribed.

Continue treatment for the full treatment course even if all AK appear to be gone.

2.3Dosage and Administration for External Genital Warts Use ZYCLARA, 3.75% for the treatment of EGW. Apply a thin layer of ZYCLARA cream once daily before bedtime to EGW until total clearance or for up to 8 weeks. To treat the wart area, use up to 0.25 grams (one packet or one full actuation of the pump) at each application.

Leave ZYCLARA on the skin for approximately 8 hours and then remove with mild soap and water. For local skin reactions, a dosage interruption of several days may be taken if required by the patient's discomfort or severity of the local skin reaction; resume treatment once the reaction subsides [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . Non-occlusive dressings such as cotton gauze or cotton underwear may be used in the management of skin reactions.

Inform uncircumcised patients treating warts under the foreskin to retract the foreskin and clean the area daily. ZYCLARA may weaken condoms and vaginal diaphragms, therefore, concurrent use is not recommended.

💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths 77 words ▾

3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS ZYCLARA is a white to faintly yellow cream available as: • Cream: 2.5%, in pump bottles. Each pump bottle, when actuated after priming, delivers 0.235 grams of cream. • Cream: 3.75%, in unit-dose packets and pump bottles. Each packet contains 0.25 grams of cream and each pump bottle, when actuated after priming, delivers 0.235 grams of cream. Cream: 2.5% in pump bottles; 3.75% in pump bottles or unit-dose packets ( 3 )

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4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None. ( 4 )

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5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • Local Skin Reactions : Intense local inflammatory reactions can occur (e.g., skin weeping, erosion). Dosage interruption may be required. Severe vulvar swelling may occur and lead to urinary retention; interrupt dosing or discontinue for severe vulvar swelling.

( 2.2 , 2.3 , 5.1 ) • Systemic Reactions : Flu-like signs and symptoms have occurred. Consider dosage interruption for systemic reactions. ( 5.2 ) • Ultraviolet Light Exposure Risks: Avoid or minimize exposure to sunlight and sunlamps.

Wear protective clothing. ( 5.3 )

5.1Local Skin Reactions Local skin reactions including skin weeping or erosion have been reported with use of ZYCLARA and can occur after a few applications [ see Adverse Reactions (6) ]. Concomitant use of ZYCLARA and any other imiquimod products, in the same treatment area, may increase the risk for and severity of local skin reactions. ZYCLARA Cream has the potential to exacerbate inflammatory conditions of the skin, including chronic graft versus host disease.

Severe local inflammatory reactions of the female external genitalia can lead to severe vulvar swelling and to urinary retention. Avoid sexual (genital, anal, oral) contact while ZYCLARA is on the skin. To reduce the risk of local skin reactions and manage local skin reactions that occur with ZYCLARA treatment: • Avoid concomitant use of ZYCLARA with any other imiquimod product in the same treatment area. • Avoid application of ZYCLARA to skin that is not intact (i.e., any area with an abrasion, cut, burn, rash, infection, or other condition that has altered skin integrity). • An interruption of dosing may be required for local skin reactions [ see Dosage and Administration (2.2 , 2.3 )].

Interrupt dosing or discontinue ZYCLARA for severe vulvar swelling [see Dosage and Administration (2.3 )]. • If severe local skin reactions occur, instruct patients to remove ZYCLARA by washing the treatment area with mild soap and water.

5.2Systemic Reactions Flu-like signs and symptoms have been reported with use of ZYCLARA and may accompany, or even precede, local skin reactions [see Adverse Reactions (6) ] . Signs and symptoms may include fatigue, nausea, fever, myalgias, arthralgias, malaise and chills. Concomitant use of ZYCLARA and any other imiquimod products may increase the risk for and severity of systemic reactions.

Lymphadenopathy occurred in 2% of subjects with AK treated with ZYCLARA, 3.75% and in 3% of subjects treated with ZYCLARA, 2.5% and in no patients in the vehicle arm [see Adverse Reactions (6.1 )]. This reaction resolved in all subjects by 4 weeks after completion of treatment. Consider an interruption of dosing if systemic reactions occur .

5.3Ultraviolet Light Exposure Risks ZYCLARA may cause heightened sunburn susceptibility. Avoid or minimize exposure to sunlight (including sunlamps) during use of ZYCLARA. Instruct patients to use sunscreen and wear protective clothing (e.g., a hat). Advise patients not to use ZYCLARA until fully recovered from a sunburn.

5.4Immune Cell Activation in Autoimmune Disease Imiquimod activates immune cells [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.2) ] . Carefully monitor patients with pre-existing autoimmune conditions who are using ZYCLARA.

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6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: • Local Skin Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] • Systemic Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Most common adverse reactions (≥4%) are local skin reactions (erythema, scabbing/crusting, flaking/scaling/dryness, edema, erosion/ulceration, exudate), headache, application site pain, application site irritation, application site pruritus, fatigue, influenza-like illness, and nausea.

( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Bausch Health US, LLC at 1-800-321-4576 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

6.1Clinical 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 practice. Actinic Keratosis The data described below reflect exposure to ZYCLARA or vehicle in 479 subjects with AK enrolled in two double-blind, vehicle-controlled trials (Studies AK1 and AK2) [ Clinical Studies (14.1 )] . Subjects applied up to two packets of ZYCLARA, 3.75%, ZYCLARA, 2.5%, or vehicle once daily, to the skin of the affected area (either entire face or balding scalp) for two 2-week treatment cycles separated by a 2-week no treatment period.

Selected adverse reactions are listed in Table 1. Table 1: Selected Adverse Reactions Occurring in ≥2% of ZYCLARA-Treated Subjects with AK and at a Greater Frequency than Vehicle in Studies AK1 and AK2 Adverse Reaction ZYCLARA, 3.75% (N=160) ZYCLARA, 2.5% (N=160) Vehicle (N=159) Headache 10 (6%) 3 (2%) 5 (3%) Application site pruritus 7 (4%) 6 (4%) 1 (<1%) Fatigue 7 (4%) 2 (1%) 0 Nausea 6 (4%) 1 (1%) 2 (1%) Application site irritation 5 (3%) 4 (3%) 0 Application site pain 5 (3%) 2 (1%) 0 Pyrexia 5 (3%) 0 0 Anorexia 4 (3%) 0 0 Dizziness 4 (3%) 1 (<1%) 0 Herpes simplex 4 (3%) 0 1 (<1%) Lymphadenopathy 3 (2%) 4 (3%) 0 Diarrhea 3 (2%) 2 (1%) 0 Arthralgia 2 (1%) 4 (3%) 0 Influenza like illness 1 (<1%) 6 (4%) 0 Oral herpes 0 4 (3%) 0 Cheilitis 0 3 (2%) 0 Local skin reactions were recorded as adverse reactions if they extended beyond the treatment area, or required any medical intervention, or resulted in patient discontinuation from the trial.

The incidence and severity of selected local skin reactions are shown in Table 2. Table 2: Local Skin Reactions in the Treatment Area in ZYCLARA-Treated Subjects with AK as Assessed by the Investigator in Studies AK1 and AK2 All Grades* (%) Severe (%) ZYCLARA, 3.75% (N=160) ZYCLARA, 2.5% (N=160) Vehicle (N=159) Erythema Mild, moderate, or severe Severe erythema 96% 25% 96% 14% 78% 0% Scabbing/Crusting Severe scabbing/crusting 93% 14% 84% 9% 45% 0% Flaking/Scaling/Dryness Severe flaking/scaling/dryness 91% 8% 88% 4% 77% 1% Edema Severe edema 75% 6% 63% 4% 19% 0% Erosion/Ulceration Severe erosion/ulceration 62% 11% 52% 9% 9% 0% Exudate Severe exudate 51% 6% 39% 1% 4% 0% In the AK trials, 11% (17/160) of subjects in the ZYCLARA, 3.75% arm, 7% (11/160) of subjects in the ZYCLARA, 2.5% arm, and 0% in the vehicle arm required rest periods due to adverse local skin reactions.

Other adverse reactions observed in subjects treated with ZYCLARA included: application site bleeding, application site swelling, chills, dermatitis, herpes zoster, insomnia, lethargy, myalgia, pancytopenia, pruritus, squamous cell carcinoma, and vomiting. External Genital Warts In two double-blind, placebo-controlled trials 602 subjects with EGW applied up to one packet of ZYCLARA, 3.75% or vehicle to all warts once daily for up to 8 weeks (Studies EGW1 and EGW2) [see Clinical Studies (14.2 )] . The most frequently reported adverse reactions were application site reactions and local skin reactions.

Selected adverse reactions are listed in Table 3. Table 3: Selected Adverse Reactions Occurring in ≥2% of ZYCLARA-Treated Subjects with EGW and…

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8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS

8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary Available data from case reports and case series have not established a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage, or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes when imiquimod is used during pregnancy. There are no controlled or large-scale epidemiologic studies and no exposure registries with imiquimod use in pregnant women. In animal reproduction studies, there were no adverse developmental effects observed after oral administration of imiquimod in pregnant rats and intravenous administration of imiquimod in pregnant rabbits during organogenesis at doses up to 28 times and 115 times, respectively, the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) ( see Data).

The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defects, loss, and other adverse outcomes. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2 to 4% and 15 to 20%, respectively.

Data Animal Data The MRHD was set at two packets per treatment of ZYCLARA, 3.75%, (18.75 mg imiquimod) for the animal multiples of human exposure presented in this label. Systemic embryofetal development studies were conducted in rats and rabbits. Oral doses of 1, 5, and 20 mg/kg/day imiquimod were administered during the period of organogenesis to pregnant female rats.

In the presence of maternal toxicity, fetal effects noted at 20 mg/kg/day (163 times the MRHD based on AUC comparison) included increased resorptions, decreased fetal body weights, delays in skeletal ossification, bent limb bones, and two fetuses in one litter (2 of 1567 fetuses) demonstrated exencephaly, protruding tongues, and low-set ears. No treatment-related effects on embryofetal toxicity or malformation were noted at 5 mg/kg/day (28 times the MRHD based on AUC comparison). Intravenous doses of 0.5, 1, and 2 mg/kg/day imiquimod were administered during the period of organogenesis to pregnant female rabbits.

No treatment-related effects on embryofetal toxicity or malformation were noted at 2 mg/kg/day (2.1 times the MRHD based on BSA comparison), the highest dose evaluated in this study, or 1 mg/kg/day (115 times the MRHD based on AUC comparison). A combined fertility and peri- and postnatal development study was conducted in rats. Oral doses of 1, 1.5, 3, and 6 mg/kg/day imiquimod were administered to male rats from 70 days prior to mating through the mating period and to female rats from 14 days prior to mating through parturition and lactation.

No effects on growth, fertility, reproduction, or postnatal development were noted at doses up to 6 mg/kg/day (25 times the MRHD based on AUC comparison), the highest dose evaluated in this study. In the absence of maternal toxicity, bent limb bones were noted in the F1 fetuses at a dose of 6 mg/kg/day (25 times the MRHD based on AUC comparison). This fetal effect was also noted in the oral rat embryofetal development study conducted with imiquimod.

No treatment-related malformations were noted at 3 mg/kg/day (12 times the MRHD based on AUC comparison).

8.2Lactation Risk Summary There is no information regarding the presence of topically administered imiquimod in human milk, the effects on the breastfed infant, or the effects on milk production. Systemic concentration following topical administration of imiquimod cream is low; therefore, transfer of ZYCLARA into breastmilk is likely to be low [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother's clinical need for ZYCLARA and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed infant from ZYCLARA or from the underlying maternal condition.

Clinical Considerations Avoid application of ZYCLARA to areas with increased risk for potential ingestion by or ocular exposure to the breastfeeding child.

8.4 Pediatric Use Act…

🤰 Pregnancy ~2 min read ▾

8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary Available data from case reports and case series have not established a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage, or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes when imiquimod is used during pregnancy. There are no controlled or large-scale epidemiologic studies and no exposure registries with imiquimod use in pregnant women. In animal reproduction studies, there were no adverse developmental effects observed after oral administration of imiquimod in pregnant rats and intravenous administration of imiquimod in pregnant rabbits during organogenesis at doses up to 28 times and 115 times, respectively, the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) ( see Data).

The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defects, loss, and other adverse outcomes. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2 to 4% and 15 to 20%, respectively.

Data Animal Data The MRHD was set at two packets per treatment of ZYCLARA, 3.75%, (18.75 mg imiquimod) for the animal multiples of human exposure presented in this label. Systemic embryofetal development studies were conducted in rats and rabbits. Oral doses of 1, 5, and 20 mg/kg/day imiquimod were administered during the period of organogenesis to pregnant female rats.

In the presence of maternal toxicity, fetal effects noted at 20 mg/kg/day (163 times the MRHD based on AUC comparison) included increased resorptions, decreased fetal body weights, delays in skeletal ossification, bent limb bones, and two fetuses in one litter (2 of 1567 fetuses) demonstrated exencephaly, protruding tongues, and low-set ears. No treatment-related effects on embryofetal toxicity or malformation were noted at 5 mg/kg/day (28 times the MRHD based on AUC comparison). Intravenous doses of 0.5, 1, and 2 mg/kg/day imiquimod were administered during the period of organogenesis to pregnant female rabbits.

No treatment-related effects on embryofetal toxicity or malformation were noted at 2 mg/kg/day (2.1 times the MRHD based on BSA comparison), the highest dose evaluated in this study, or 1 mg/kg/day (115 times the MRHD based on AUC comparison). A combined fertility and peri- and postnatal development study was conducted in rats. Oral doses of 1, 1.5, 3, and 6 mg/kg/day imiquimod were administered to male rats from 70 days prior to mating through the mating period and to female rats from 14 days prior to mating through parturition and lactation.

No effects on growth, fertility, reproduction, or postnatal development were noted at doses up to 6 mg/kg/day (25 times the MRHD based on AUC comparison), the highest dose evaluated in this study. In the absence of maternal toxicity, bent limb bones were noted in the F1 fetuses at a dose of 6 mg/kg/day (25 times the MRHD based on AUC comparison). This fetal effect was also noted in the oral rat embryofetal development study conducted with imiquimod.

No treatment-related malformations were noted at 3 mg/kg/day (12 times the MRHD based on AUC comparison).

🧒 Pediatric Use ~1 min read ▾

8.4Pediatric Use Actinic Keratosis The safety and effectiveness of ZYCLARA for the treatment of AK in pediatric patients have not been established. External Genital Warts The safety and effectiveness of ZYCLARA for the treatment of EGW in pediatric patients 12 years of age and older have been established. Use of ZYCLARA for this indication is supported by evidence from adequate and well controlled trials in adults and pediatric subjects [see Clinical Studies (14.2 )] .

The safety and effectiveness of ZYCLARA for the treatment of EGW in pediatric patients less than 12 years of age have not been established. Molluscum Contagiosum The safety and effectiveness of ZYCLARA for the treatment of molluscum contagiosum (MC) in pediatric patients have not been established. Safety and effectiveness of imiquimod cream, 5% was not demonstrated in two randomized, vehicle-controlled, double-blind trials involving 702 pediatric subjects with MC (470 exposed to imiquimod cream; median age 5 years, range 2-12 years).

Adverse reactions reported in pediatric subjects with MC (and not previously reported) included otitis media (5% imiquimod cream vs. 3% vehicle) and conjunctivitis (3% imiquimod cream vs. 2% vehicle).

In a pharmacokinetics trial in subjects aged 2 to 12 years with extensive MC involving a least 10% of total body surface area; among the 20 subjects with evaluable laboratory assessments, the median white blood cell (WBC) count decreased by 1.4 x 10 9 /L and the median absolute neutrophil count decreased by 1.42 x 10 9 /L.

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8.5Geriatric Use Of the 320 subjects treated with ZYCLARA in the AK clinical trials, 150 subjects (47%) were 65 years of age or older. No overall differences in safety or effectiveness of ZYCLARA have been observed between subjects 65 years of age and older and younger adult subjects. Of the 400 subjects treated with ZYCLARA in the EGW clinical studies, 5 subjects (1%) were 65 years or older.

Clinical studies of ZYCLARA for EGW did not include sufficient numbers of subjects aged 65 years of age and older to determine whether they respond differently from younger adult subjects.

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10 OVERDOSAGE Topical overdosing of ZYCLARA could result in an increased incidence of severe local skin reactions and may increase the risk for systemic reactions. Hypotension was reported in a clinical trial following multiple oral imiquimod doses of >200 mg (equivalent to ingestion of the imiquimod content of more than 21 packets or pump actuations of ZYCLARA, 3.75% or more than 32 pump actuations of ZYCLARA, 2.5%). The hypotension resolved following oral or intravenous fluid administration.

Consider contacting the Poison Help line (1-800-222-1222) or a medical toxicologist for additional overdosage management recommendations.

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12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

12.1Mechanism of Action The mechanism of action of ZYCLARA in the treatment of AK and EGW is unknown.

12.2Pharmacodynamics The pharmacodynamics of ZYCLARA are unknown. Imiquimod is a Toll-like receptor 7 agonist that activates immune cells. Topical application to skin is associated with increases in markers for cytokines and immune cells.

Actinic Keratosis In a trial of 18 subjects with AK comparing imiquimod cream, 5% to vehicle, increases from baseline in Week 2 biomarker levels were reported for CD3, CD4, CD8, CD11c, and CD68 for imiquimod cream, 5% treated subjects; however, the clinical relevance of these findings is unknown. External Genital Warts Imiquimod has no direct antiviral activity in cell culture.

12.3Pharmacokinetics Absorption Following dosing with two packets of ZYCLARA, 3.75% once daily (18.75 mg imiquimod/day) for up to 3 weeks, systemic absorption of imiquimod was observed in all subjects when ZYCLARA was applied to the face and/or scalp in 17 subjects with at least 10 AK lesions. The mean peak serum imiquimod concentration at the end of the trial was approximately 0.323 ng/mL. The median time to maximal concentrations (T max ) occurred at 9 hours after dosing.

Based on the plasma half-life of imiquimod observed at the end of the trial, 29.3±17.0 hours, steady-state concentrations can be anticipated to occur by Day 7 with once-daily dosing. Systemic absorption of imiquimod (up to 9.4 mg [one packet]) across the affected skin of 18 subjects with EGW was observed with once daily dosing for 3 weeks in all subjects. The subjects had either a minimum of 8 warts (range 8-93) or a surface area involvement of greater than 100 mm 2 (range 15-620 mm 2 ) at trial entry.

The mean peak serum imiquimod concentration at Day 21 was 0.488 +/- 0.368 ng/mL. The median time to maximal concentrations (T max ) occurred 12 hours after dosing. Based on the plasma half-life of imiquimod observed at the end of the trial, 24.1 +/- 12.4 hours, steady-state concentrations can be anticipated to occur by Day 7 with once daily dosing.

Because of the small number of subjects present (13 males, 5 females) it was not possible to select out or do an analysis of absorption based on sex/site of application.

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12.1Mechanism of Action The mechanism of action of ZYCLARA in the treatment of AK and EGW is unknown.

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16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING How Supplied ZYCLARA (imiquimod) cream is white to faintly yellow in color. ZYCLARA, 2.5% and 3.75% is supplied as white plastic 30 mL pump bottles, equipped with a white cap. The 7.5 g pump bottle delivers no fewer than 28 full actuations: • 2.5% cream, NDC 99207-276-75 • 3.75% cream, NDC 99207-271-75 ZYCLARA, 3.75% is also supplied in unit-dose plastic laminate packets which contain 0.25 g of cream: • 3.75% cream, box of 28 packets, NDC 99207-270-28 Storage and Handling Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].

Avoid freezing. Store ZYCLARA pump bottles upright.

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Storage and Handling Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Avoid freezing. Store ZYCLARA pump bottles upright.

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11 DESCRIPTION ZYCLARA (imiquimod) cream, 2.5% or 3.75% is for topical administration. Each gram contains 25 mg or 37.5 mg of imiquimod, respectively, in a white to faintly yellow oil-in-water cream base consisting of benzyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, glycerin, isostearic acid, methylparaben, polysorbate 60, propylparaben, purified water, sorbitan monostearate, stearyl alcohol, white petrolatum, and xanthan gum. Chemically, imiquimod is 1-(2-methylpropyl)-1 H -imidazol[4,5-c]quinolin-4-amine.

Imiquimod has a molecular formula of C 14 H 16 N 4 and a molecular weight of 240.3. Its structural formula is: chem structure

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17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Patient Information). Important Administration Instructions Inform all patients of the following [see Dosage and Administration (2.1) ] : • ZYCLARA is for topical use only and avoid contact with the eyes, lips, nostrils, or inside the anus and vagina. Instruct patients to rinse their mouth or eyes with water right away if contact with these areas occur. • Wash their hands before and after applying ZYCLARA. • If a ZYCLARA dose is missed, apply the next dose at the regularly scheduled time. • Discard and do not reuse partially used packets. • Discard pump bottles after completion of a full treatment course.

Inform patients with EGW of the following [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) and Warnings and Precautions (5.1 )]: • Uncircumcised patients treating warts under the foreskin should retract the foreskin and clean the area daily. • ZYCLARA may weaken condoms and vaginal diaphragms; therefore, concurrent use is not recommended. • Avoid sexual (genital, anal, oral) contact while ZYCLARA is on the skin. • Do not bandage or otherwise occlude the treatment area. Lactation Advise breastfeeding women to avoid application of ZYCLARA to areas with increased risk for potential ingestion by or ocular exposure to the breastfeeding child [see Use in Specific Populations (8.2) ].

Local Skin Reactions Inform patients of the following [see Dosage and Administration (2.2 , 2.3 ) and Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] : • Local skin reactions may occur during treatment with ZYCLARA, ranging from mild to severe in intensity and extending beyond the application site onto the surrounding skin, and may require an interruption of dosing. • For female patients being treated for EGW, apply ZYCLARA at the opening of the vagina, avoiding intravaginal application because local skin reactions may cause difficulty in passing urine. • If severe local skin reactions occur, remove ZYCLARA by washing the treatment area with mild soap and water. • Contact their healthcare provider promptly if they experience any sign or symptom at the application site that restricts or prohibits their daily activity or makes continued application of ZYCLARA difficult. • Because of local skin reactions, during treatment and until healed, the treatment area is likely to appear noticeably different from normal skin.

Local Hypopigmentation and Hyperpigmentation Inform patients that localized hypopigmentation and hyperpigmentation have been reported following use of imiquimod cream and these skin color changes may be permanent in some patients [see Adverse Reactions (6.2) ] . Systemic Reactions Inform patients that they may experience flu-like systemic signs and symptoms during treatment with ZYCLARA and these symptoms may require an interruption of dosing [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] . Ultraviolet Light Exposure Risks Instruct patients to avoid or minimize exposure to natural or artificial sunlight (tanning beds or UVA/B treatment) while using ZYCLARA.

Instruct patients to use protective clothing and to not use ZYCLARA if sunburned [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] . Distributed by: Bausch Health US, LLC Bridgewater, NJ 08807 USA Manufactured by: Bausch Health Companies Inc. Laval, Quebec H7L 4A8, Canada Patented.

See https://patents.ortho-dermatologics.com for US patent information. ZYCLARA is a trademark of Bausch Health Companies Inc. or its affiliates. © 2024 Bausch Health Companies Inc. or its affiliates 9740701

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