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CRISABOROLE: 7,784 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile

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7,784
Total FAERS Reports
22 (0.3%)
Deaths Reported
53
Hospitalizations
7,784
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
1
Life-Threatening
11
Disabilities
Dec 14, 2016
FDA Approved
Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfi...
Manufacturer
Prescription
Status
Yes
Generic Available

Drug Class: Phosphodiesterase 4 Inhibitor [EPC] · Route: TOPICAL · Manufacturer: Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc · FDA Application: 207695 · HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG · FDA Label: Available

Patent Expires: Jun 29, 2029 · First Report: 20120101 · Latest Report: 20250801

What Are the Most Common CRISABOROLE Side Effects?

#1 Most Reported
Drug ineffective
1,815 reports (23.3%)
#2 Most Reported
Application site pain
1,414 reports (18.2%)
#3 Most Reported
Burning sensation
975 reports (12.5%)

All CRISABOROLE Side Effects by Frequency

Side Effect Reports % of Total Deaths Hosp.
Drug ineffective 1,815 23.3% 1 6
Application site pain 1,414 18.2% 2 5
Burning sensation 975 12.5% 2 2
Off label use 673 8.7% 4 11
Condition aggravated 613 7.9% 2 12
Pain 468 6.0% 0 2
Pruritus 378 4.9% 2 4
Rash 342 4.4% 0 5
Eczema 308 4.0% 0 6
Erythema 285 3.7% 1 5
Product use in unapproved indication 242 3.1% 0 1
Application site erythema 234 3.0% 0 1
Drug hypersensitivity 234 3.0% 0 1
Drug ineffective for unapproved indication 230 3.0% 1 5
Skin burning sensation 214 2.8% 0 0
Therapeutic product effect incomplete 202 2.6% 1 1
Drug effective for unapproved indication 145 1.9% 1 0
Product use issue 142 1.8% 0 0
Application site pruritus 139 1.8% 1 0
Dermatitis atopic 134 1.7% 0 2

Who Reports CRISABOROLE Side Effects? Age & Gender Data

Gender: 65.9% female, 34.1% male. Average age: 39.7 years. Most reports from: US. View detailed demographics →

Is CRISABOROLE Getting Safer? Reports by Year

YearReportsDeathsHosp.
2012 1 0 0
2015 1 0 0
2016 1 0 0
2017 247 0 0
2018 281 1 8
2019 139 0 1
2020 66 4 2
2021 48 1 4
2022 42 0 3
2023 34 1 1
2024 24 0 0
2025 6 0 0

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What Is CRISABOROLE Used For?

IndicationReports
Dermatitis atopic 2,139
Eczema 1,292
Dermatitis 407
Rash 220
Psoriasis 125
Pruritus 123
Dermatitis contact 92
Dermatitis allergic 82
Seborrhoeic dermatitis 44
Erythema 42

CRISABOROLE vs Alternatives: Which Is Safer?

CRISABOROLE vs CRIZANLIZUMAB CRISABOROLE vs CRIZANLIZUMAB-TMCA CRISABOROLE vs CRIZOTINIB CRISABOROLE vs CROFELEMER CRISABOROLE vs CROMOLYN CRISABOROLE vs CROTALIDAE POLYVALENT IMMUNE FAB CRISABOROLE vs CUBICIN CRISABOROLE vs CUPRIC CRISABOROLE vs CUPRIC ANHYDROUS CRISABOROLE vs CUPRIC\FOLIC ACID\NIACIN\ZINC

Other Drugs in Same Class: Phosphodiesterase 4 Inhibitor [EPC]

Official FDA Label for CRISABOROLE

Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.

Drug Description

EUCRISA contains 2% crisaborole (w/w) in a petrolatum-based, white to off-white ointment and is for topical use. The active ingredient, crisaborole, is a phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE-4) inhibitor. Crisaborole is described chemically as 5-(4-cyanophenoxy)-1,3-dihydro-1-hydroxy-[2,1]-benzoxaborole. The empirical formula is C 14 H 10 BNO 3 and the molecular weight is 251.1 g/mol. The structural formula is represented below: Crisaborole drug substance is freely soluble in common organic solvents such as isopropyl alcohol and propylene glycol, and insoluble in water. Each gram of EUCRISA contains 20 mg of crisaborole in an ointment containing white petrolatum, propylene glycol, mono- and di-glycerides, paraffin, butylated hydroxytoluene, and edetate calcium disodium.

Chemical

Structure

FDA Approved Uses (Indications)

AND USAGE EUCRISA is indicated for topical treatment of mild to moderate atopic dermatitis in adult and pediatric patients 3 months of age and older. EUCRISA is a phosphodiesterase 4 inhibitor indicated for topical treatment of mild to moderate atopic dermatitis in adult and pediatric patients 3 months of age and older. ( 1 )

Dosage & Administration

AND ADMINISTRATION Apply a thin layer of EUCRISA twice daily to affected areas. Once clinical effect is achieved, consider reducing application to once daily [see Clinical Studies (14) ] . EUCRISA is for topical use only and not for ophthalmic, oral, or intravaginal use.

  • Apply a thin layer twice daily to affected areas. ( 2 )
  • Once clinical effect is achieved, consider reducing application to once daily. ( 2 )
  • For topical use only. ( 2 )
  • Not for ophthalmic, oral, or intravaginal use. ( 2 )

Contraindications

EUCRISA is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to crisaborole or any component of the formulation. [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Known hypersensitivity to crisaborole or any component of the formulation. ( 4 )

Known Adverse Reactions

REACTIONS The most common adverse reaction occurring in ≥1% in subjects is application site pain. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Pfizer Inc. at 1-800-438-1985 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 clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. In two double-blind, vehicle-controlled clinical trials (Trial 1 and Trial 2), 1012 subjects 2 to 79 years of age with mild to moderate atopic dermatitis were treated with EUCRISA twice daily for 4 weeks. The adverse reaction reported by ≥1% of EUCRISA-treated subjects is listed in Table 1.

Table

1: Adverse Reaction Occurring in ≥1% of Subjects in Atopic Dermatitis Trials through Week 4 Adverse Reaction EUCRISA Twice Daily N=1012 n (%)

Vehicle Twice

Daily N=499 n (%) Application site pain Refers to skin sensations such as burning or stinging. 45 (4) 6 (1) Less common (<1%) adverse reactions in subjects treated with EUCRISA included contact urticaria [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ]. In one double-blind, vehicle-controlled trial including an initial open-label period (Trial 3), 497 subjects 3 months of age and older with mild to moderate atopic dermatitis received EUCRISA twice daily for up to 8 weeks. This was followed by a double-blind period, during which 135 subjects out of 270 randomized subjects received EUCRISA and 135 subjects received vehicle once daily for 52 weeks or until they developed a flare. The adverse reactions observed in the open-label period were similar to the known safety profile of twice daily treatment with EUCRISA. The adverse reactions observed with once daily treatment were similar to vehicle [see Clinical Studies (14) ] .

6.2 Postmarketing Experience The following adverse reactions have been identified during postapproval use of EUCRISA. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure: Skin and Subcutaneous: allergic contact dermatitis

Warnings

AND PRECAUTIONS Hypersensitivity reactions : If signs and symptoms of hypersensitivity occur, discontinue EUCRISA immediately and initiate appropriate therapy. ( 5.1 )

5.1 Hypersensitivity Reactions Hypersensitivity reactions, including contact urticaria, have occurred in patients treated with EUCRISA. Hypersensitivity should be suspected in the event of severe pruritus, swelling and erythema at the application site or at a distant site. If signs and symptoms of hypersensitivity occur, discontinue EUCRISA immediately and initiate appropriate therapy.