Is Mirvaso available OTC?
Can I buy Mirvaso (brimonidine) over the counter? No, the medication is available by prescription only. If you’re looking for over-the-counter treatments for rosacea, Prosacea gel may help with redness, but talk to your provider first to see if it is the right treatment for you.
Is there a generic version of Mirvaso?
There are currently no generic alternatives to Mirvaso. GoodRx has partnered with InsideRx and Galderma Pharmaceuticals to reduce the price for this prescription.
How much does Mirvaso cost without insurance?
The cost for Mirvaso topical gel 0.33% is around $618 for a supply of 30 grams, depending on the pharmacy you visit. Prices are for cash paying customers only and are not valid with insurance plans.
Does Mirvaso require prescription?
MIRVASO topical gel is a prescription medicine that is used on your skin (topical) to treat facial redness due to rosacea that does not go away (persistent) in adults who are 18 years of age or older.
How much does brimonidine gel cost?
Brimonidine – Dosage and Cost While brimonidine generic eye drops tend to be inexpensive, branded brimonidine gel is expensive, costing over $500 per brimonidine gel pump at many pharmacies across the United States.
What is brimonidine gel?
Brimonidine topical gel is used in adults to treat facial redness that does not go away and caused by rosacea (a skin disease). This medicine is available only with your doctor’s prescription.
Is Rhofade the same as Mirvaso?
Rhofade comes as a cream, and Mirvaso comes as a gel. Both drugs are applied to your face once a day.
Is Rhofade better than Mirvaso?
Effectiveness. These drugs haven’t been directly compared in clinical studies. However, studies have found both Rhofade and Mirvaso to be effective for treating facial redness in adults with rosacea.
Is Mirvaso gel permanent?
It is important to remember that MIRVASO Topical Gel is not a cure, and after the effect of the medication wears off, your redness will return. Some patients have reported that the redness returned worse.
Can I use Mirvaso twice a day?
When applied twice daily, Mirvaso (generic name brimonidine)—a gel that works by constricting dilated blood vessels, sort of like Afrin for the skin—has been proven to reduce facial redness for up to 12 hours.
How much does Mirvaso cost?
The cost for Mirvaso topical gel 0.33% is around $507 for a supply of 30 grams, depending on the pharmacy you visit. Prices are for cash paying customers only and are not valid with insurance plans. Mirvaso is available as a brand name drug only, a generic version is not yet available.
What is Mirvaso used to treat?
Indication: MIRVASO® (brimonidine) topical gel, 0.33%* is an alpha adrenergic agonist indicated for the topical treatment of persistent (nontransient) facial erythema of rosacea in adults 18 years of age or older.
A generic version of Mirvaso has been approved by the FDA. However, this does not mean that the product will necessarily be commercially available – possibly because of drug patents and/or drug exclusivity. The following products are equivalent to Mirvaso and have been approved by the FDA:
Is Mirvaso safe for children?
Keep MIRVASO Topical Gel out of reach of children. Not for oral, ophthalmic, or intravaginal use. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088. * Each gram of gel contains 5 mg of brimonidine tartrate, equivalent to 3.3 mg of brimonidine free base.