Overview
11 DESCRIPTION Tavaborole topical solution, 5% contains tavaborole, 5% (w/w) in a clear, colorless alcohol-based solution for topical use. The active ingredient, tavaborole, is an oxaborole antifungal with the chemical name of 5-fluoro-1,3-dihydro-1-hydroxy-2,1-benzoxaborole. The chemical formula is C 7 H 6 BFO 2 , the molecular weight is 151.
Mechanism of Action
12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 12.1 Mechanism of Action Tavaborole topical solution is an oxaborole antifungal [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.4 ) ]. 12.2 Pharmacodynamics At therapeutic doses, tavaborole topical solution is not expected to prolong QTc to any clinically relevant extent. 12.3 Pharmacokinetics Tavaborole undergoes extensive metabolism. Renal excretion is the major route of elimination of the metabolites. In a clinical pharmacology trial of six healthy adult male volunteers who received a single topical application of 5% 14 C-tavaborole solution, tavaborole conjugates and metabolites were shown to be excreted primarily in the urine.
Indications
- 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Tavaborole topical solution, 5% is an oxaborole antifungal indicated for the treatment of onychomycosis of the toenails due to Trichophyton rubrum or Trichophyton mentagrophyte. Tavaborole topical solution is an oxaborole antifungal indicated for the topical treatment of onychomycosis of the toenails due to Trichophyton rubrum or Trichophyton mentagrophytes . (1)
Common Doses
- Refer to label
Dosage
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Apply tavaborole topical solution to affected toenails once daily for 48 weeks. Tavaborole topical solution should be applied to the entire toenail surface and under the tip of each toenail being treated. Tavaborole topical solution is for topical use only and not for oral, ophthalmic, or intravaginal use. • Apply tavaborole topical solution to affected toenails once daily for 48 weeks. (2) • Tavaborole topical solution should be applied to the entire toenail surface and under the tip of each toenail being treated. (2) • For topical use only.
Contraindications
- 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None. (4)
Side Effects
- 6 ADVERSE REACTIONS Common adverse reactions occurring in ≥1% in subjects treated with tavaborole topical solution included application site exfoliation, ingrown toenail, application site erythema, and application site dermatitis. (6.1) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Encube Ethicals Private Limited at 1-833-285-4151 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch . 6.1 Clinical 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...
Interactions
- No major interactions listed on the FDA label. Always consult a healthcare professional.