Picato

Picato is a topical gel used to treat actinic keratosis (AK). There is not a generic version of Picato currently available. The average Picato cash price is approximately $1111 for three tubes.

• Picato

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• Picato
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• Quihoxvar
• Quitar
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• Gel/Jelly

• On the skin

Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

Use the 0.015% gel on the affected areas of your face and scalp for 3 days in a row. Use the 0.05% gel on the affected areas of your trunk, arms, and legs for 2 days in a row.

Topical application routeUse this medicine only on your skin. Rinse it off right away if it gets on a cut or scrape. Do not get the medicine in your eyes, nose, or mouth. Do not get any of this medicine near or around your eyes, mouth, or lips. Do not apply this medicine to your nipple or areola, if you are breastfeeding.

Topical application routeWash your hands with soap and water before and after you use this medicine.

Topical application routeApply a thin layer of the medicine to the affected area. Rub it in gently.

Let the gel dry for 15 minutes after you apply it.

Do not wash or touch the treated skin area for 6 hours after you apply the medicine. Avoid heavy sweating during this time. After 6 hours, you may wash your skin with mild soap and water.

Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

Missed dose: Topical application routeApply a dose as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and apply a regular dose. Do not apply extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

Store this medicine in the refrigerator. Do not freeze it.

This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to ingenol.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have eye problems or other skin problems.

This medicine may cause the following problems:Eye problemsSkin cancer, including non-melanoma skin cancerSerious skin reactions

Topical application routeDo not use this medicine to treat a skin problem your doctor has not examined.

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have eye problems or any skin infections.

Do not use this medicine on skin that has not healed from any previous drug or surgical treatment.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

• Severe itching, flaking, swelling, pain, or redness of the skin
• New or changing rash or bumps on the skin
• Trouble breathing or chest pain
• Severe eye pain, swelling or drooping of your eyelids, or swelling of your eyes
• Severe blisters, pus, oozing, scabs, or sores on the skin
• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
• Headache, sore throat
• Pain or itching where the medicine is applied
• Mild redness, flaking, swelling, itching, or other mild skin problems