What is rhofade?

What is Rhofade?

Rhofade is a prescription medicine used to treat facial redness (erythema) due to rosacea. It contains the active ingredient oxymetazoline and is applied to the skin as a cream/gel (a topical formulation). [1]

How does Rhofade work for rosacea?

Oxymetazoline in Rhofade is a medicine that narrows certain blood vessels in the skin. That can reduce the visible redness associated with rosacea on the face. [1]

What are common uses and who is it for?

Rhofade is used for adults with persistent facial redness from rosacea. It is not the same as treatments aimed at inflammatory bumps (papules or pustules) of rosacea; it is specifically for redness. [1]

What should patients watch for?

As with other topical prescription treatments, side effects can include skin irritation at the application site. Patients should follow the prescribing clinician’s instructions for how much to apply and how often. [1]

Is Rhofade a brand-name drug—does it have patents?

Rhofade is a brand-name product. Patent and exclusivity information for Rhofade is tracked by DrugPatentWatch.com. [2]

Sources:
[1] https://www.drugs.com/rhofade.html
[2] https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/