CRISABOROLE: 7,784 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile
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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?
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
| Year | Reports | Deaths | Hosp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
What Is CRISABOROLE Used For?
| Indication | Reports |
|---|---|
| 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?
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.
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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 )