Winlevi (Clascoterone) is a prescription medication used to treat acne vulgaris. Acne vulgaris forms comedones, papules, pustules, nodules, or cysts due to obstruction and inflammation of hair follicles and their accompanying sebaceous gland. The active ingredient in Winlevi is Clascoterone. Clascoterone belongs to a class of drugs called androgen receptor inhibitors. It works by blocking androgen receptors in the sebaceous glands and hair follicles. This helps to reduce sebum production and inflammation, improving acne.
Manufacturer Information
We currently offer the brand Winlevi from Canada manufactured by Sun pharma in the strength of 1 %/30 gm topical cream. The generic Clascoterone is not available.
Get medical help immediately if you have any of these signs or an allergic reaction while using Winlevi. The most common side effects of Winlevi may include the following:
• Itchy skin;
• Reddening of skin;
• Scaling or dryness
Contact your doctor right away if you have any of the severe side effects, including:
• Signs of an allergic reaction, such as breathing problems, trouble swallowing, fever, dizziness, stomach cramps;
• Signs of reduced adrenal function, such as nausea, weakness, low blood pressure, or lack of energy;
• Skin reactions, such as irritation, itching, redness, peeling or burning
These are not all of the side effects of Winlevi. Always contact your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.
You should not use Winlevi if you are allergic to Clascoterone or any ingredient in Winlevi. Before you start using this medication, tell your doctor about your medical history, especially if you:
• Are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed;
• Are pregnant or planning to become pregnant;
• Have other skin problems, such as eczema, cuts, or sunburn
Tell your doctor about all your medications, including prescription, OTC, herbal supplements, and vitamins. There may be drug interactions between Winlevi and other medicines. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. It is unknown if Winlevi will harm an unborn baby. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed. It is unknown if Winlevi passes into breast milk or if it may harm your nursing infant. Use this medicine exactly as your doctor prescribes. Winlevi comes as a cream. Apply this medicine to the skin only. Please do not take it by mouth. Before applying Winlevi, gently wash and dry the affected skin area. Apply a thin, even layer of the cream in the clean, dry skin, 2 times daily – in the morning and the evening. Wash your hands after applying the cream. Avoid contact with your eyes, mouth, or mucus membrane. If there is accidental contact between the medicine and your mucous membranes, rinse thoroughly with water. Do not use Winlevi cream on skin areas with cuts, abrasions, eczema, or sunburned skin. Do not use skin products that may dry or irritate your skin. Avoid medicated or abrasive soaps, products containing high amounts of alcohol, astringents, spices, or cosmetics with strong skin-drying effects when using Winlevi. Store this drug at room temperature, away from light and moisture. Do not freeze. Keep out of the reach of children.