Proper Use

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

It is very important that you use this medicine only as directed by your doctor. Do not use more of it, do not use it more often, and do not use it for a longer time than your doctor ordered.

This medicine should come with a patient information leaflet and patient instructions. Read and follow these instructions carefully. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

This medicine is for use on the skin only. Do not get it in your eyes, nose, mouth, or vagina. If it does get on these areas, rinse it off right away with water.

Zelsuvmi™ carton contains: 1 blue tube that contains berdazimer gel (tube A), 1 yellow tube that contains hydrogel (tube B), and 1 dosing guide.

The gels in tube A and tube B must be mixed together on the dosing guide before applying to your skin. Do not mix the gels until you are ready to apply this medicine.

To use the gel:

  • Wash your hands with soap and water before and after using this medicine.
  • Remove the cap from tube A. Hold tube A near blue tube A dosing lane. Squeeze gel onto blue lane to cover entire area of the lane. The gel is white on the dosing guide. Screw cap back onto tube A.
  • Remove cap from tube B. Hold tube B near yellow tube B dosing lane. Squeeze gel onto yellow lane to cover entire area of the lane. The gel is clear to almost clear on the dosing guide. Screw cap back onto tube B.
  • Use a fingertip to combine the 2 gels from the blue and yellow lanes. Mix the gels in the center of the dosing guide using a circular motion. Mix the 2 gels together while slowly counting to 20. You may see clumps while mixing, which is normal. Apply an even thin layer of the mixed gel to each bump right away.
  • Make sure to cover bumps that are new, hard to reach, or out of sight.
  • If you run out of mixed gel before you have treated all the bumps, wipe off your dosing guide with a dry tissue and repeat the steps on mixing the gel.
  • Wait at least 10 minutes before putting clothes on the skin to allow the mixed gel to dry.
  • Wait at least 1 hour after applying gel before swimming, washing, bathing, or showering.
  • Use water and mild soap to remove the remaining gel from the dosing guide. Dry the dosing guide.
  • Make sure to put the blue cap onto the blue tube and put the yellow cap onto the yellow tube. If you mix the caps, wipe caps with dry tissue and replace caps on the correct tubes.

Dosing

The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

  • For topical dosage form (gel):
    • For molluscum contagiosum:
      • Adults and children 1 year of age and older—Apply a thin layer to the affected area of the skin once a day for up to 12 weeks.
      • Children younger than 1 year of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of this medicine, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.

Storage

Keep out of the reach of children.

Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use.

Store in the refrigerator. Do not freeze.

After mixing, you may store the mixed gel at room temperature in a dry location. This medicine contains alcohol and should be kept away from open flame.

Throw away unused medicine within 60 days after receiving it.

Portions of this document last updated: Feb. 01, 2024

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