Mirvaso Gel

Mirvaso Gel is used to treat facial skin redness caused by the chronic skin disorder rosacea.

The gel contains brimonidine tartrate, an alpha agonist which helps to reduce flushing and redness.

Mirvaso Gel is only suitable for use in adults aged 18 and over. It should not be used in children under the age of 18 as there is limited information concerning its safety.

It is advisable to avoid using Mirvaso Gel if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, as the safety of the gel during pregnancy is unknown. Always consult your doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant.

Mirvaso Gel should not be used if you are breastfeeding as it is not known whether brimonidine tartrate is excreted in breast milk.

Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. If you think you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using the gel and consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Rosacea is a chronic skin disorder which can affect the skin on a long-term basis. Although it often starts with flushing episodes, this can develop into permanent redness, a burning sensation and small blood vessels in the skin becoming visible.

The condition relapses, which means there are times when symptoms occur and times when they do not. Symptoms can generally be controlled with treatment.

You doctor may prescribe Mirvaso Gel as it contains the alpha agonist brimonidine tartrate. This stimulates the alpha receptors found on the muscle in blood vessel walls.

Rosacea is caused by small blood vessels in the face dilating, increasing blood flow to the face. Mirvaso Gel acts on the alpha receptors to narrow blood vessels, reducing redness and providing relief from the flushing and burning sensation.

You should always use Mirvaso Gel exactly as advised by your doctor.

• Apply the gel once a day at a time that suits you
• Wash your hands before applying the gel
• Spread a thin, even layer of gel over the forehead, nose, cheeks and chin
• Never apply more than 5 pea-sized amounts of the gel
• Start by using a smaller amount and build up slowly to prevent your symptoms from worsening
• You should avoid applying creams, cosmetics or moisturisers directly before applying Mirvaso Gel to your face
• Wait until the gel has dried before applying moisturisers or cosmetics
• Wash your hands after applying the gel

There is only one dosage available for Mirvaso Gel. One gram of the gel contains 3.3mg of brimonidine (equivalent to 5mg of brimonidine tartrate). It also contains propylene glycol and methylparahydroxybenzoate.

This medicine comes in a tube which contains 30g of the gel. It is available only by prescription from your doctor.

Not everyone who uses Mirvaso Gel will experience side effects. Side effects which have been commonly reported include: flushing; contact dermatitis; and, skin reactions such as redness, stinging, itching or a burning sensation.

If you experience a severe reaction, or if you feel Mirvaso Gel is making your rosacea worse, stop using the product and contact your doctor for advice.

Use Mirvaso Gel with caution if you have Raynaud's phenomenon, depression, orthostatic hypotension, cerebral or coronary insufficiency, Sjögren's syndrome, scleroderma or thromboangiitis obliterans.

You should not use this medicine if you are taking tricyclic antidepressants or related antidepressants, monoamine oxidase inhibitor antidepressants (MAOIs) such as moclobemide, or MAOIs for Parkinson's disease as this gel could cause your blood pressure to drop.

Tell your doctor about any other medicines you are taking, including over-the-counter medicines and herbal remedies.

The gel should be used with caution in patients with severe or uncontrolled cardiovascular disease and in individuals who have kidney or liver problems.

Avoid getting the gel in your eyes, inside your nose or mouth. If this happens, wash immediately with plenty of water.

Do not apply Mirvaso Gel to your eyelids or lips.

This gel should not be applied to irritated, damaged or broken skin. It should not be used on open wounds or after laser therapy.

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For orders approved by 4:30pm Monday to Friday, you can receive your order the next day across the UK. This service is free of charge. We also offer a nominated day delivery service if the vey next day is inconvenient for you.