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VALCHLOR (mechlorethamine) gel
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  • HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
    These highlights do not include all the information needed to use VALCHLOR® safely and effectively. See full prescribing information for VALCHLOR.
    VALCHLOR (mechlorethamine) gel, for topical use
    Initial U.S. Approval: 1949
    INDICATIONS AND USAGE
    VALCHLOR is an alkylating drug indicated for the topical treatment of Stage IA and IB mycosis fungoides-type cutaneous T-cell lymphoma in patients who have received prior skin-directed therapy (1).
    DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
    • For topical dermatological use only (2.1).
    • Apply a thin film once daily to affected areas of the skin (2.1, 2.2).
    DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS
    • Gel: 0.016% w/w of mechlorethamine (equivalent to 0.02% mechlorethamine HCl) in 60g tubes (3)

    CONTRAINDICATIONS

    Severe hypersensitivity to mechlorethamine (4)
    WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

    • Mucosal or eye injury: VALCHLOR exposure to mucous membranes, especially of the eyes, can cause mucosal injury which may be severe. Eye injury may lead to blindness. Immediately irrigate for at least 15 minutes followed by immediate medical consultation (5.1).
    • Secondary exposure to VALCHLOR: individuals other than the patient must avoid skin contact with VALCHLOR (2.2, 5.2).
    • Dermatitis: Monitor patients for redness, swelling, inflammation, itchiness, blisters, ulceration, and secondary skin infections. Stop treatment or reduce dose frequency (2.1, 5.3).
    • Non-melanoma skin cancer: Monitor patients during and after treatment (5.4).
    • Embryo-fetal toxicity: Can cause fetal harm. Advise women of potential hazard to a fetus (5.5, 8.1).
    • Flammable gel: VALCHLOR is an alcohol-based gel. Avoid fire, flame, and smoking until the gel has dried (2.2, 5.6).
    ADVERSE REACTIONS

    The most common adverse reactions (≥5%) are dermatitis, pruritus, bacterial skin infection, skin ulceration or blistering, and hyperpigmentation (6.1).


    To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc., at 1-855-4-VALCHLOR (1-855-482-5245) or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

    USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS
    • Nursing Mothers: Discontinue drug or nursing (5.2, 8.3).
     
    See 17 for PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION and Medication Guide.

    Revised: 8/2015

  • FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*
  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE

    VALCHLOR is an alkylating drug indicated for the topical treatment of Stage IA and IB mycosis fungoides-type cutaneous T-cell lymphoma in patients who have received prior skin-directed therapy.

  • 2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

     

    2.1 Dosing and Dose Modification

    For Topical Dermatological Use Only

    Apply a thin film of VALCHLOR gel once daily to affected areas of the skin.

    Stop treatment with VALCHLOR for any grade of skin ulceration, blistering, or moderately-severe or severe dermatitis (i.e., marked skin redness with edema) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)]. Upon improvement, treatment with VALCHLOR can be restarted at a reduced frequency of once every 3 days. If reintroduction of treatment is tolerated for at least one week, the frequency of application can be increased to every other day for at least one week and then to once daily application if tolerated.

    2.2 Application Instructions

    VALCHLOR is a cytotoxic drug. Follow applicable special handling and disposal procedures.1

    Patients must wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling or applying VALCHLOR.

    Caregivers must wear disposable nitrile gloves when applying VALCHLOR to patients and wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after removal of gloves. If there is accidental skin exposure to VALCHLOR, caregivers must immediately wash exposed areas thoroughly with soap and water for at least

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