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Uses
Picato® gel is indicated for the topical treatment of actinic keratosis.
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Other Information
Picato® (ingenol mebutate) gel, 0.015% or 0.05% is a clear colorless gel for topical administration, which contains the active substance ingenol mebutate, an inducer of cell death.
The chemical name of ingenol mebutate is:
2-Butenoic acid, 2-methyl-, (1aR,2S,5R,5aS,6S,8aS,9R,10aR)-1a,2,5,5a,6,9,10,10a-octahydro-5,5a-dihydroxy-4-(hydroxymethyl)-1,1,7,9-tetramethyl-11-oxo-1H-2,8a-methanocyclopenta [a]cyclopropa[e]cyclodecen-6-yl ester, (2Z) -
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(1aR,2S,5R,5aS,6S,8aS,9R,10aR)-5,5a-dihydroxy-4-(hydroxymethyl)-1,1,7,9-tetramethyl-11-oxo-1a,2,5,5a,6,9,10,10a-octahydro-1H 2,8a-methanocyclopenta[a]cyclopropa[e]cyclodecen-6-yl (2Z) 2 methylbut-2-enoate.
The molecular formula is C25H34O6 and molecular weight is 430.5. Ingenol mebutate is represented by the following structural formula:
Ingenol mebutate is a white to pale yellow crystalline powder.
Picato® gel, 0.015% and 0.05% contains 150 mcg and 500 mcg of ingenol mebutate, respectively in each gram of gel consisting of isopropyl alcohol, hydroxyethyl cellulose, citric acid monohydrate, sodium citrate, benzyl alcohol and purified water.
Picato® gel is clear colorless gel and supplied in unit dose laminate tubes, for single use, containing a nominal fill weight of 0.47 g, with a deliverable weight of 0.25 g. The tubes should be discarded after single use.
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Picato Manufacturers
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Leo Pharma Inc.
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Picato | Amerisource Bergen
• this product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use • do not give more than directed (see overdose warning) • shake well before using • mL = milliliter • find right dose on chart. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise, use age. • push air out of syringe. Insert syringe tip into bottle opening. • flip bottle upside down. Pull yellow part of syringe to the first dose line and then push product back into bottle. • pull yellow part of syringe until it reaches and stays at the correct dose • dispense liquid slowly into child’s mouth, toward inner cheek • repeat dose every 4 hours while symptoms last • do not give more than 5 times in 24 hours • replace cap tightly to maintain child resistanceDosing Chart
Weight (lb)
Age (yr)
Dose (mL)*
under 24
under 2 years
ask a doctor
24-35
2-3 years
5 mL
*or as directed by a doctor
• Attention: use only enclosed syringe specifically designed for use with this product. Do not use any other dosing device.
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