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tapinarof
D05AX07
Adult Dosing
- Plaque psoriasis: Apply a thin layer to affected areas once daily
Pediatric Dosing
- Plaque psoriasis (pediatric patients 2 years and older): Apply a thin layer to affected areas once daily
Indications
- Topical treatment of plaque psoriasis in adults and pediatric patients aged 2 years and older
Mechanism of Action
- Aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) agonist that downregulates pro-inflammatory cytokines and modulates skin barrier protein expression
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to tapinarof or any of the excipients in the formulation
Adverse Reactions
- Folliculitis
- Nasopharyngitis
- Contact dermatitis
- Headache
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Application site reactions
Drug Interactions
- No formal clinical drug-interaction studies have been conducted with tapinarof topical cream
Curated Content: Needs Vetting Before Put to Clinical Use